Context
Agriculture is the most important sector of Sudan’s economy and it is crucial for meeting the country’s food security. It is the main livelihood source for more than 70 percent of the population and about 80 percent of the labour force is employed in agriculture and its related activities. In addition, agriculture contributes to about 30-35 percent to the GDP and generates around 90 percent of non-oil export earnings. According to Sudan’s NAPA (2007), Sudan NDC and its First National Communication to the UNFCCC (2003), agriculture has been identified as one of the three highest priority sectors most vulnerable to climate change.
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