The COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh ended with the creation of a landmark ‘loss and damage’ fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-induced disasters. While this represents progress, the conference made little headway on curbing global warming, echoing the limited results of past COP summits such as COP26. Somalia and other developing nations continue to face the harshest impacts of climate change despite contributing the least to global emissions. The Horn of Africa is enduring its worst drought in 40 years, a crisis that underscores the urgency for meaningful climate action. Somalia lacks the resources, technology, and infrastructure to adapt, making international cooperation critical. Yet political divisions, slow implementation of resolutions, and inadequate global commitments continue to hinder progress.