South Sudan’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry and World Vision are launching an amazing project to help communities face climate change.
The project is called WACRESS, and it will help people better resist the effects of climate change. With 33 million dollars, it will restore ecosystems in the regions of Aweil Center and Aweil East in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. More than 75,000 people will benefit, and 15,000 hectares of land will be rehabilitated by December 2028.
Restoring the Land and Helping People
The project will help farmers use climate-smart agricultural practices. This means they will learn how to grow plants in ways that better protect the environment. WACRESS will also re-establish market linkages so farmers can sell their products more easily.
Working Together for a Better Future
Josephine Napwon, the Minister of Environment and Forestry, says South Sudan is greatly affected by climate change. That’s why this project is super important. « WACRESS will help communities become stronger in the face of climate change and use smart agricultural methods, » she explains.
Mesfin Loha, World Vision’s Director in South Sudan, believes that working together is the best way to help vulnerable communities. « The project will focus on watershed management to restore ecosystems, » he says.
An Important Launch
The project will officially begin in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, and a launch workshop will take place from May 21 to 23, 2024, in Aweil Centre. This is a great opportunity to start helping the land and people of South Sudan.
Together to Protect the Planet
UNDP Resident Representative Dominic Sam emphasizes the importance of acting together to protect the environment. « The UNDP is committed to environmental conservation and finding green solutions through partnerships, » he says.
