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Country Brief

South Sudan is very susceptible to the effects of climate change and the accompanying socioeconomic losses and damages, owing to its population's reliance on climate-sensitive natural resources. Climate risks have wreaked havoc on the country's many industries throughout the years. Droughts and floods are the most often occurring climatic hazards, both of which result in economic losses for the nation. 
The country is starting on a road toward sustainable development and wishes to use cutting-edge clean technology in order to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient development result.  By 2040, South Sudan aspires to become a newly industrialised, middle-income nation and pledges to continue to invest domestically and internationally in order to adapt to climate change and maximise its mitigation potential.

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FIRST NDC
Yes
UPDATED FIRST NDC
Yes
DATE OF SUBMISSION
21 September 2021
NAPs SUBMITTED
No
LTS SUBMITTED
Not Submitted

2030 GHG emission Mitigation Target

Increase the use of clean and carbon-neutral energy
Declare 20% of natural forests as reserve forests to protect it from deforestation.
Establish emissions standards for vehicles

Targeted Sectors

  • Energy generation and energy end use
  • Transport
  • Land Use and Land Use Change

Adaptation Commitment

Prioritise the enhancement of climate resilience in the agricultural sector
Promote alternative sources of energy to reduce deforestation and the consequent loss of livelihood options.
Introduce fire management plans to prevent the spread of wildfires during periods of drought.

Regulatory Framework or Action Plan

  • National Adaptation Plan of Action (NAPA)

Means of Implementation

Mitigation

N/A

Adaptation

N/A

Mitigation & Adaptation

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