South Sudan Activist Call on TNLA to Pass Environmental Bill Amid Rising Concerns Over Climate Change
By Denilson Deneki
Amid a heatwave in South Sudan attributed to global warming, concerns about environmental conservation have been heightened, prompting activist to push for action.
The Executive Director for Africa Democracy and Resilience Network, Wani Stephen Elias, has led calls for the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) to urgently consider and pass an environmental bill aimed at tackling environmental pollution.
In a recent statement, Elias emphasized the importance of implementing policies that prioritize the protection and sustainable management of the environment’s natural resources. He stressed that the proposed environmental bill holds the key to mitigating the adverse impacts of pollution on South Sudan’s environment.
“We urge the parliament to look at the environmental bill because that bill will help to mitigate environmental pollution. We want to have South Sudan with a safe and healthy environment for the wellbeing of the citizens,” Elias stated in an exclusive interview.
Highlighting the environmental challenges faced by regions such as Paloch in Upper Nile State, which has been heavily polluted due to oil extraction activities, Elias underscored the urgent need for a climate-responsive policy framework. Such a policy, he explained, would not only address current environmental issues but also provide guidance to development partners and stakeholders in preserving the environment.
As the debate on environmental protection and climate change intensifies in South Sudan, activists like Wani Stephen Elias continue to advocate for legislative measures that prioritize the long-term sustainability of the country’s natural resources and ensure a healthier future for its citizens.
