The government has so far done little, but there are several steps it can take to deal with the nexus of floods, droughts and conflict.
In recent months, South Sudan has experienced its most devastating floods in 60 years. As the country contends with a host of other emergencies - such as COVID-19, violence and economic decline - torrential rains have ravaged several parts of the country. Over 800,000 people have been displaced, with at least 400,000 having to flee in hardest-hit Jonglei State alone. The damage to food production has increased vulnerability amongst South Sudan's population, 95% of whom rely on agriculture, fishing, and pastoral farming for their survival.
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