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Podcast: Radio Miraya
Episode: Climate Change and Security in South Sudan: UNPOL Strengthens Capacity to Address Challenges
Description: South Sudan is grappling with the impacts of climate change, which threaten the livelihoods of its population. UNMISS Climate Security Expert Lucas Destrijcker notes that these impacts are exceptionally visible in South Sudan. When farmlands no longer produce yields and widespread flooding displaces people, increased competition for limited resources follows.The UN Mission in South Sudan is adapting to the changing environment as the impacts trigger violent conflicts. The UN Police is providing training for the capacity of local police to respond to the threats to peace caused by climate impacts. Training, Planning and Evaluation Officer at the UNPOL T...