PHOTO CREDIT: Community Development Center (CDC)
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A local non governmental organisation in Yei River County is taking a leading role in promoting green climate initiatives and environmental protection across the county.
The Community Development Center (CDC), headed by Executive Director Sebit Martin, is raising a variety of fruit tree seedlings, including local avocado, jackfruit and guavas as part of a programme designed to restore degraded ecosystems and support climate resilience.
Mr Martin told Access Radio that the initiative addresses climate challenges by reducing the effects of extreme heat, regenerating biodiversity and capturing carbon:
“This grassroots initiative addresses the climate crisis by reducing the impacts of extreme heat, restoring degraded ecosystems, capturing carbon, and regenerating biodiversity”.
The programme also focuses on improving livelihoods for families and communities.
“At the same time, this project strengthens food security, creates sustainable livelihoods, and builds economic resilience within our communities,” he added.
The seedlings are set to be distributed to households, public institutions and schools in the county, providing long term benefits to both the environment and local communities.
According to Mr Martin, the initiative fosters climate justice, environmental stewardship and hope for future generations:
“We are cultivating climate justice, environmental stewardship and intergenerational hope by raising these seedlings for future distribution. This is living proof that collective, community driven action is among the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change”.
The Executive Director also called on government bodies, donors, partners and the wider public to support environmental protection efforts:
“We invite donors, partners and climate champions to join us on this mission. Your support means more seedlings raised, more communities empowered and more lives transformed. Together, let’s accelerate climate resilience and create a greener, healthier and more sustainable future for all”.
CDC Yei Climate Action Project Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Green Climate and Environmental Protection Programme |
| Organisation | Community Development Center (CDC) |
| Location | Yei River County, South Sudan |
| Executive Director | Sebit Martin |
| Start Date | September 2025 (current programme phase) |
| Focus Areas | Climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity regeneration, carbon capture |
| Tree Varieties Raised | Avocado, jackfruit, guava and other local fruit trees |
| Target Beneficiaries | Households, schools, public institutions in Yei River County |
| Key Objectives | Improve food security, create sustainable livelihoods, build economic resilience |
| Community Impact | Promotes environmental stewardship, climate justice and intergenerational hope |
| Call to Action | Government, donors, partners, and the public invited to support the project |
| Expected Long Term Outcome | Greener environment, stronger local food systems and empowered communities |
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