The EcoNile Organisation for Environmental Sustainability took part in the National Determinants Workshop, contributing to the formulation of Sudan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) plan alongside a range of national institutions and civil‑society organizations. The workshop, convened by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2022, aimed to align national climate priorities with global commitments under the Paris Agreement and to strengthen the country’s long‑term climate resilience.

During the workshop, the Secretary‑General, Mr. Shihab Osman, delivered an intervention focusing on the growing environmental threats facing Suakin Island. He highlighted that global climate change is driving a steady rise in temperatures, accelerating the melting of polar ice and glaciers. This process contributes to rising sea levels, including in the Red Sea basin, where even small increases in water volume can have significant consequences for low‑lying coastal areas.

Mr. Osman explained that Suakin Island—already vulnerable due to its geographic position and historical infrastructure—is increasingly exposed to coastal erosion, flooding, and the degradation of marine ecosystems. These environmental pressures directly affect local communities whose livelihoods depend on fishing, tourism, and cultural heritage preservation. He emphasized that climate impacts are not only environmental but also social and economic, influencing migration patterns, income stability, and community resilience.

He also underscored the importance of designing and implementing targeted adaptation projects to reduce these risks. Such initiatives may include coastal protection measures, community‑based early‑warning systems, sustainable marine resource management, and the restoration of natural buffers such as mangroves. By integrating scientific research with community knowledge, he argued, Sudan can build a more adaptive and climate‑resilient future for Suakin and other vulnerable regions.