Reports

Explore our reports, research, and publications that drive evidence-based conservation

Explore our reports, research, and publications that drive evidence-based conservation. Here we share knowledge, insights, and practical tools to protect Somalia’s biodiversity and empower community stewardship
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Assessment of Threatened Useful Trees and Shrubs in Puntland

An assessment documenting the status, uses, and conservation needs of threatened useful trees and shrubs in Puntland to guide restoration and sustainable management efforts.

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Exploring Five Centuries of Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Frankincense Tree Conservation

A field study examining traditional ecological knowledge and community attitudes toward frankincense tree conservation in northeastern Somalia, tracing insights preserved over five centuries.

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The Role of Women in Peace Building Processes in Puntland

An analysis highlighting women’s contributions, challenges, and leadership roles in peacebuilding processes across Puntland.

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A policy brief advocating for amendments to Kenya’s Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) to enhance biodiversity protection, support smallholder farmers, and align national laws with modern conservation and seed sovereignty principles.

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Annual Report 2024

SSI Annual Report 2024 presents our field-based conservation results, partnerships, and community-led impact across Puntland, Somalia, showcasing our integrated Nature-based Solutions model and measurable conservation outcomes.

Joint Drought Field Monitoring Assessment Report_2025

A joint UN, government, and NGOs including SSI, mission led by OCHA assessed severe drought impacts on livelihoods, water, food security, and services across Puntland, Somalia, in late 2025.

A collection of reports and studies from partners that complement our work on species conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and biodiversity protection 

A global review of Boswellia identification, trade, and governance, confirming B. carteri (Somalia) and B. sacra (Oman, Yemen) as distinct species and calling for sustainable management of wild-harvested frankincence