The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. Its population was estimated at 11,088,796 in 2023. Juba is the capital and largest city.
Region
North Africa
Capital city
Juba
Language
English
GDP
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Area
Population
107,500,000
South Sudan
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Emission Target
Reduce an estimated 109.87 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) and sequester 45.06 million tCO2e by 2030.
Target Sectors
Agriculture, livestock and fisheries, Infrastructure (construction and buildings), Forestry, Electricity, Waste, Tourism and recreation, Transport.
Mitigation Actions and Priorities
- 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"
- Declare 20% of natural forests as reserve forests to protect it from deforestation.
- Establish emissions standards for vehicles"
Adaptation Actions and Priorities
- 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.
- 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.