Residents in war-torn Sudan are enduring the combined impacts of prolonged conflict and worsening climate change, as the crisis nears its two-year mark. Among those affected are individuals forced to flee their homes due to violence and severe flooding.
According to news reports, the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and killed at least 20,000 people. Those already vulnerable to the effects of climate change have been hardest hit, with millions of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) concentrated in flood-affected regions.
“The war has created more than 12 million refugees and IDPs,” one observer noted. “Floods have submerged many camps, with the total flooded area larger than Germany. Sudan is now facing its worst-ever humanitarian crisis.”
Calls are growing for urgent humanitarian aid that takes climate change into account. “We must consider climate change when planning humanitarian interventions,” an activist stressed. “Making aid climate-sensitive is no longer a privilege—it’s essential. Otherwise, efforts will be washed away by the floods.”
Sudan, a country highly vulnerable to climate change, experiences frequent droughts and unpredictable rainfall patterns, according to the United Nations. The compounding crises have left millions in need of immediate assistance, with demands for solutions addressing both humanitarian needs and the long-term climate challenges.
