“Deegaanku waa noloshaada”
Charcoal, deforestation, and the outcry of climate change within Somali communities is an issue that cannot be ignored. We are not immune from disasters at the global level especially floods that occurred along Juba and Shabel riverbanks.
Deforestation – charcoal and firewood Deforestation Deforestation has mainly been attributed to charcoal production. The rapid process of population growth as well as urbanization in the country has significantly increased the demand for charcoal over the years. Various markets throughout the country offer charcoal for sale, as it constitutes a major source of household energy. Charcoal production has been an important source of income and part of the coping strategies for many subsistence farmers and pastoralists. Moreover, the inability to enforce the country’s environment legal framework has exacerbated the deforestation trend.
As a result of these environmental crises, Mother, sisters, and homecare takers are those that are being exposed to high levels of pollution in charcoal smoke in their homes linking adverse health outcomes. “ As per Somalia proverb, “Deegaanku waa noloshaada” ( Your Environment is your Life)
Recognizing the need for an independent established company in the market, Indian Ocean Gas & Oil LLC was founded to make it the niche provider of the region. With this in mind and witnessing this untapped opportunity, Indian Ocean Gas & Oil LLC was established on November 17 th, 2020 as a shareholding company. Indian Ocean Gas & Oil LLC will be built on became a major company with: Socially responsible company that should adopt policies that promote the well-being of society and the environment while lessening negative impacts on them.
Journey from Charcoal to LPG
Tree never give up to give us life.
Somali Environmental conservation & disaster Management Organization,SECDMO
Secondly, the economical standards of the Somali society in major cities has been gradually accepting LPG gas cooking option with despite the higher gas cylinders prices.
Acknowledging these apparent needs thus Indian Ocean Gas & Oil LLC entered this potential market of Bulk LPG Import and Distribution Business in Somalia and beyond its borders. Indian Ocean Gas & Oil LLC will foster the Plant A Tree imitative campaigns annually .