South Sudan Calls for Climate Funding at UN Forum in Kenya

(NAIROBI) – South Sudan has called for more international support to help the country deal with climate change and protect its environment, during a major United Nations meeting held in Kenya.

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly took place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters in Nairobi. The meeting brought together leaders and experts from around the world under the theme of finding sustainable solutions for a stronger planet.

South Sudan was represented by the Minister of Environment, Hon Mabior Garang de Mabior, who attended the high level session together with Undersecretary Africano and a national delegation. The team joined discussions on climate change, environmental protection and global cooperation.

In his statement, the Minister said South Sudan is facing more frequent and serious natural disasters caused by climate change. He mentioned floods and droughts that continue to affect farming, homes and local communities across the country.

The Minister stressed the need for international financial support to help South Sudan put into action its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. He said this plan is important for protecting wildlife, forests and water resources that many people depend on for their daily lives.

South Sudan also asked countries taking part in negotiations to move faster towards a global agreement on plastic pollution. The Minister said plastic waste is harming the environment and that joint action is needed to protect land and water for future generations.

Officials said taking part in the UN meeting allowed South Sudan to share its challenges and to seek partnerships that can support environmental protection and climate action. They added that cooperation with international partners is key for a country that is highly affected by climate change.

The main issues raised by South Sudan at the meeting included:

The meeting in Nairobi ended with renewed calls for countries to work together to protect the environment. For South Sudan, officials say continued engagement at global level is important to secure support and to address climate challenges affecting people across the country.