COHFS | Center for Climate, One Health & Food Security
Red Sea University

Advancing Climate Resilience,
Food Security & One Health.

Introduction

The Center for Climate, One Health & Food Security (COHFS) at Red Sea University is a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing Somalia today. Through research, training, innovation, and community engagement, the center works to strengthen climate adaptation, sustainable food systems, and the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment.

Guided by Global Frameworks:
WHO FAO WOAH IPCC

Who We Are

COHFS works to develop science-based solutions that enhance climate resilience, promote sustainable agriculture, improve environmental health, and strengthen One Health systems across Puntland and Somalia.

Our Mission

To implement evidence-driven programs that strengthen climate resilience, food security, and One Health capacity for healthier communities and sustainable development.

Our Vision

To be a leading regional center in climate adaptation, agricultural innovation, and integrated health systems that safeguard the well-being of people, animals, and ecosystems.

Core Values

Sustainability
Scientific Excellence
Community Impact
Partnership & Collaboration
Integrity
Innovation

Programs & Focus Areas

Our integrated approach addresses the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment.

Climate Adaptation & Resilience

Building community and ecosystem resilience to climate shocks.

  • • Drought management and water security
  • • Pastoralist resilience & mobility systems
  • • Climate-induced displacement & migration
  • • Coastal and marine climate impacts

One Health & Env. Health

Integrating health systems to reduce disease risks.

• Zoonotic disease surveillance • AMR (Antimicrobial resistance) • WASH research & Outbreak preparedness • Vector-borne disease monitoring • Environmental pollution studies

Food Security and Safety

Strengthening food systems through innovation.

  • • Rangeland restoration & dryland farming
  • • Fisheries & aquaculture development
  • • Nutrition and food safety standards
  • • Livestock nutrition & management
  • • Foodborne disease hazard monitoring

Current Projects & Initiatives

One Health student outreach program
Tailor Made Training on Poultry Production
Tailor Made Training on Animal Production
Zoonotic diseases prevention and Control
Community awareness on antimicrobial resistance
Community awareness on zoonotic diseases

Research & Publications

No Paper Title & Details Authors Year Links
1
Evaluation of mucoadhesive property and the effect of Boswellia carteri gum on intranasal vaccination against (PPR)
Mumin, F.I., et al. 2020 DOI
2
COVID-19 and its prevention in IDP camps in Somalia: livelihoods & mental health
Mumin, F.I., et al. 2022 DOI
3
Zoonoses research in Somalia: A scoping review using a One Health approach
Mumin, F.I., et al. 2023 DOI
4
Prioritization of zoonoses for multisectoral, One Health collaboration in Somalia
Osman, A.Y., et al. 2023 DOI
5
A decade of One Health implementation in Somalia: Challenges and opportunities
Hared, Y.A., et al. 2025 DOI
6
Development and Validation of the OH-KAP Survey for Communities in Africa
Mumin, F.I., & Mor, S.M. 2025 DOI
7
Operationalising Community Engagement in One Health: Community Conversations
Mumin, F.I., Lemma, M., et al. 2025 DOI
8
Exploring gendered perspectives of pastoralist communities on zoonotic risks
Lemma, M., Mumin, F.I., et al. 2025 DOI

Director & Leadership

Farah Iise Mumin

Veterinary Epidemiologist & One Health Researcher

Veterinary epidemiologist with 8+ years of experience in zoonotic disease control and One Health training across the Horn of Africa, specializing in participatory epidemiology and community engagement for sustainable disease prevention. He is an expert in managing multi-country research programs and developing scalable One Health interventions, with a strong background in teaching epidemiology and public health to advance institutional capacity.

Email Address

F.mumin@rsu.edu.so

Phone Number

+252 90 7767955