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An inundated village in South Sudan
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Concern Worldwide, through the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, is focused on supporting stronger flood resilience in Aweil West and Aweil North, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State through local actions such as Village Saving and Loans Associations.
Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance
Flooding, Bentiu, South Sudan
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An anticipatory action project in Maban, South Sudan, strengthens children's skills in reducing the risks and impacts of potential disasters in their communities, by forming disaster risk reduction clubs led by children in ten schools.
Save the Children International
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This report explores how pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in South Sudan's Unity State are adapting their livelihood strategies in response to conflict and climate shocks.
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This seismic risk profile of South Sudan, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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The Greater Horn of Africa is finally emerging from three years of devastating drought, with above average rainfall predicted for the forthcoming season. But it is accompanied by the risk that flooding will impact local communities and livelihoods.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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A new £1 million international project is set to provide research to better understand and predict flooding on the Nile River in Uganda and South Sudan.
University of Reading
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This report explores the nexus between climate change, conflict and aid by focusing on community perceptions of climate change patterns and trends, perceptions of how climate and conflict interact,
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Advancements in technology and analytics are making it easier to predict extreme weather events. This makes it possible to trigger anticipatory action – acting before a predicted disaster, such as a flood or a drought, to reduce its impact on people.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

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