Strengthening Drought Resilience for Smallholder Farmers and Pastoralists in the IGAD Region
National Consultation & Awareness Workshop
National Consultation & Awareness Workshop

National Consultation & Awareness Workshop

Mainstreaming and Integration of DMPs into National and State Level Plans in Sudan

📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
📍 White Nile State

Today, the National Consultation and Awareness Workshop on Mainstreaming and Integrating Drought Management Plans into National and State Plans in Sudan was held as part of the activities of the DRESS-EA Project.
The workshop was attended by representatives and leaders of White Nile State, the Director General of the Hydraulic Research Center, the Project Coordinator, and a number of specialists and stakeholders.
The workshop was opened by Eng. Yousif, the Technical Assistant of the Project, who welcomed the participants and presented the workshop’s general program and main topics.
At 9:15 a.m., Dr. Ahmed Al-Siddig delivered a presentation addressing the key issues related to drought management and the importance of mainstreaming and integrating drought management plans into national and state-level plans.
Dr. Ezzat also presented a paper entitled: 🌱 “Enhancing Climate Resilience through the Integration of Drought Management Plans in White Nile State”
The paper highlighted the importance of strengthening climate resilience in White Nile State, integrating drought management plans into state development plans, and addressing the key challenges and strategies related to drought management.
The workshop also provided an opportunity for White Nile State leaders and participants to engage in valuable discussions and interventions on the challenges, needs, coordination, and cooperation among relevant institutions.
The workshop is part of the activities of the DRESS-EA Project, which aims to strengthen awareness and capacity and support the integration of drought and climate risk management into national and state development plans.

🤝 Together towards stronger climate resilience and sustainable drought risk management in Sudan.