Context
In South Sudan, around two thirds of the population are affected by food insecurity. 95 per cent depend on agriculture and livestock farming for their livelihoods. They often lack the resources and training to improve agricultural production and downstream value creation, as well as to adapt to climate change. Refugee movements that jeopardize social cohesion are creating further challenges for local administrations.
Objective
Regional and local stakeholders in four of South Sudan’s states promote climate-resilient agriculture, nutrition security, better incomes and sustainable management of natural resources.
Approach
The project supports 27,500 rural households by taking action in the following areas:
1. Participatory community development
The project advises local administrations and interest groups on taking an approach to community development that is participatory, socially responsible, and conflict and gender sensitive. There is a focus on disaster risks such as droughts and floods. Dialogue formats between stakeholders from the public sector, civil society and the private sector promote policy development in this context.
2. Improving agriculture and increasing incomes
The project promotes agricultural productivity and improves market access. At the same time, it provides advice on local, climate-adapted value chains, while supporting women, young people and internally displaced people, in particular.
3. Conserving natural resources
The project provides training to local administrations and citizen representatives on the management of disaster risks and natural resources . Nature conservation measures and economically focused land management mitigate the impacts of climate change and generate income.
As part of a Team Europe initiative, the project is receiving 22 million euros in cofinancing from the European Union (EU) as part of the Global Gateway Strategy and 9 million euros from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
Last update: August 2025