Mogadishu, once a bustling coastal city, has endured decades of civil war, lead¬ing to the near-total collapse of its infrastructure. Dysfunctional sewage systems, pothole-rid¬den roads, and electrical hazards pose daily threats to residents. Despite private investments in housing and business development, the absence of coherent urban planning leaves the city vulnerable to both environmental and climate-related risks. This paper envisions a greener Mogadishu by integrating urban forestry, reforestation, and sustainable landscaping, explor¬ing how planned green spaces, revitalized coastal areas, and environmentally friendly infra¬structure could transform the city into a resilient urban hub. The role of policies in enabling these transformations is highlighted, drawing from successful urban renewal examples in post-conflict cities like Kigali, Rwanda, offering a pathway for Mogadishu to shed its legacy of war and emerge as a city of hope and renewal. Additionally, the paper examines the potential of Mogadishu’s scenic beaches, such as Lido Beach and Jaziira Beach, to become thriving tourist attractions through strategic ecological and infrastructural enhancements.
Shamsa Abukar Omar Scego (Wed,) studied this question.