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South Sudan

At a Glance

The East Africa Regional Mission serves South Sudan and Sudan.

South Sudan faces several development challenges due to decades of political instability, poverty, and persistent food insecurity, all of which are exacerbated by climate change. The country has one of the richest agricultural areas in Africa with fertile soils and abundant water, but frequent flooding, droughts, ongoing conflict, and the displacement of millions of people have drastically reduced food production to the point of being considered food insecure. Nearly all of the population depends on climate-sensitive natural resources, particularly rainfed subsistence agriculture. Rapid population growth and the expansion of farming and pastoralism, coupled with climate change, could aggravate South Sudan’s fragile situation and exacerbate existing tensions and conflict. South Sudan’s total GHG emissions are dominated by

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2016) for more information.

Climate Projections

Increased/More Frequent Precipitation
Increased Precipitation Unpredictability/Variability
Sea Level Rise
Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

Crop Production
Livestock
Ecosystems
Energy & Infrastructure
Human Health
Water Resources

Funding & Country Climate Context


USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2022)

Total

$3.5 Million

Adaptation

$3.5 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

N/A

Population (2023)

12.1 Million

GHG Emissions Growth

N/A

% Forested Area

N/A

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

Climate Risk Profile

Climate Risk Profile: South Sudan

South Sudan Photo Gallery

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Climate Risk Profile: East Africa Regional

Stories from the Area

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