Integrated Assessment of Climate-Related Security Risks for Peace and Security in Blue Nile, Sudan, and their Gender Dimensions

The Blue Nile State in Sudan is grappling with a severe and escalating crisis, marked by an intensifying conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023. This conflict has displaced 8.7 million people, including 4.6 million children by December 2024, with 336,710 seeking refuge in Blue Nile State. This situation has exacerbated existing intercommunal tensions and complicated the management of natural resources, which are already under strain from climate change impacts. This integrated assessment seeks to address these intersecting issues of gender, climate change, and security. Utilizing a gender and intersectional lens, the report identifies both current and projected risks and proposes transformative actions aimed at building resilience.