Enhancing pastoral adaptation strategies in Wau and Jur River Counties, South Sudan: Resilience to recurrent climate, economic and social shocks and crises

Presents findings from research conducted in 2023 to 2024.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
6 February 2026
Country:
South Sudan
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
31 December 2025
Authors:
Njoroge, G. and Moses, N.

Abstract

This policy brief presents findings from qualitative research conducted in 2023 to 2024, including key informant interviews and focus group discussions with community members and local leaders, to examine how households are adapting their livelihood strategies under conditions of prolonged crisis.

This work is part of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises  (SPARC) programme.

Citation

Njoroge G and Moses N. ‘Enhancing pastoral adaptation strategies in Wau and Jur River Counties, South Sudan: Resilience to recurrent climate, economic and social shocks and crises’ Policy Brief, London, UK: SPARC, 2025

Enhancing pastoral adaptation strategies in Wau and Jur River Counties, South Sudan: Resilience to recurrent climate, economic and social shocks and crises

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