Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Resources Organizes Workshop on Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture and Energy Sectors

The Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Resources organized a workshop today to discuss preparing the Green Climate Fund for a project to accelerate funding for low-carbon priorities and enhancing climate resilience in Sudan's agriculture and energy sectors. This initiative is part of a broader regional program aimed at doubling climate adaptation financing for African countries by 2025, addressing urgent climate-related challenges.

During the workshop held at the Ministry of Culture and Information, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Environment, Mona Ali Mohammed Ahmed, stated that Sudan is among the countries suffering due to its geographical location and climate change. She highlighted the issues related to climate-linked droughts, emphasizing the need to adapt to these climatic changes and develop plans for the agricultural season.

She added, "We must allocate space for agricultural research to advance and develop in this area, as well as the need for competencies. Additionally, plans must be established to educate farmers about sudden changes that may occur in climatic conditions, while noting that political interventions are one of the challenges." Mona expressed her hope that the workshop would contribute to finding solutions to all these obstacles and keep pace with climate change.

Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Resources Organizes Workshop on Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture and Energy Sectors

The workshop featured a speech from the representative of the Minister of Agriculture, Mubarak Abdullah, who affirmed that the agricultural sector is one of the most important sectors in the state and plays a significant role in agricultural and animal production. He noted that the workshop would help find solutions for renewable energy while addressing climate change challenges, pointing out that the agricultural sector faces threats including drought and desertification.

Dr. Adam stated that agriculture in Sudan has remained traditional, highlighting that Sudan is rich in resources, with an agricultural area of 47 million acres. There are numerous challenges in providing goods, as in 2023, one million farmers were supplied with improved seeds, resulting in impressive yields of 2-3 million tons of corn in a short period, with corn prices at that time being $500 per ton. He noted the need to equip Sudanese farmers with advanced tools to achieve self-sufficiency within 5 to 10 years.

The workshop also included foreign experts participating virtually, and small group discussions were held to brainstorm ways to strengthen Sudan's environmental sector and improve climate change adaptation strategies. These discussions resulted in valuable ideas for enhancing the country’s response to climate challenges.