Climate Risk Analyses in South Sudan

South Sudan is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. That is why we support the development of climate adaptation strategies in the country by assessing risks and vulnerabilities to the agricultural and fisheries sectors.

We have been analyzing the risks that hazards – including floodings and droughts – pose to sorghum, maize, rice, and sesame production, as well as fishing activity in South Sudan, using Weather Impact’s tailored 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀 framework (𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭).

For example, we found that the climate risk to maize production is particularly high in the Upper Nile state, where vulnerability is relatively high and crops are exposed to multiple climate hazards, which could intensify under future climate change.

Risks can be suppressed by reducing exposure, for example through flood protection, or by increasing the capacity to adapt, for example through investing in all-season roads to reduce travel time to markets and healthcare facilities.

Recently we shared our assessment and findings during a validation workshop in Juba, where multiple government officials, researchers, development agencies and union representatives were present, to align with other initiatives and identify key adaptation strategies for the country.

With the input from the various stakeholders, we can ensure that our recommendations address the needs of the people in South Sudan.

Read more about Weather Impact’s Climate Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment (CRAVA)