The South Sudan Media Authority is calling on the government and media stakeholders to support journalistic initiatives aimed at increasing public awareness on the country’s environmental and climate crisis. Continue reading Stakeholders urged to back media on climate reporting
Category: Science
Torrential rains expected in most parts of Equatoria
South Sudan Metrological Service’s weekly forecast has predicted heavy rainfall between 100-200 millimeters in eastern and central parts of the Equatoria region, while predicting light rain in the country’s north. Continue reading Torrential rains expected in most parts of Equatoria
Parliament to probe illegal logging in Morobo
The National Legislative Assembly has resolved to form a committee to investigate allegations of rampant and illegal logging activities in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State. Continue reading Parliament to probe illegal logging in Morobo
Official calls for tree-planting to curb climate change
An official at the Ministry of Environment called on the public to embark on tree-planting campaign to conserve the environment and address adverse climatic conditions. Continue reading Official calls for tree-planting to curb climate change
Juba bakes in excessive heat as meteorologist warns against exposure
A South Sudanese meteorologist has projected continuous excessive heatwaves across the country up to the middle of March as the country approaches the rainy season. Continue reading Juba bakes in excessive heat as meteorologist warns against exposure
Boost for farmers as IGAD predicts early rains over Horn of Africa
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has predicted a higher probability of early wetter-than-normal conditions across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa from March to May 2024. Continue reading Boost for farmers as IGAD predicts early rains over Horn of Africa
World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level: climate monitor
Earth has endured 12 months of temperatures 1.5C hotter than the pre-industrial era for the first time on record, Europe’s climate monitor said Thursday, in what scientists called a “warning to humanity”. Continue reading World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level: climate monitor
Economic Cluster okays proposal to revive 14 teak plantations
The Economic Cluster on Wednesday passed a proposal to rehabilitate about 14 Teak Forest plantations in four states of the country. Continue reading Economic Cluster okays proposal to revive 14 teak plantations
Napwon calls for proper drainage in ongoing Juba roads construction
The Minister of Environment and Forestry Josephine Napwon said the recently launched Juba Urban Roads project should ensure a proper drainage system. Continue reading Napwon calls for proper drainage in ongoing Juba roads construction
UN communication agency allots South Sudan satellite orbit in space
The United Nations International Telecommunication Union has allotted a satellite orbit for South Sudan in the space – making it possible for the country to launch a satellite system in the future, an official said. Continue reading UN communication agency allots South Sudan satellite orbit in space