The Chairman of the Transitional Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, in a speech during the "COP 31" summit in Antalya:
Climate change adaptation for Sudan is not an option, but an urgent national need.
Sudan is one of the countries most vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change, despite its limited contribution to global emissions.
- The ongoing war since 2023 has doubled climate challenges, affecting infrastructure, services and the ability of communities to deal with risks.
Addressing climate change in Sudan cannot be separated from issues of peace, food and water, and sustainable development.
Climate finance should not remain a stated commitment or tied to politics, but should become resources that reach developing countries in a fair, fast and accessible way.