Environment Ministry launches biodiversity plan

Historically, South Sudan's floodplains, grasslands and forests have teemed with wildlife thanks to the fresh water and fertile soils provided by the White Nile and its tributaries.

But after decades of civil war, rampant poaching of bush meat and illegal logging, the country could be in the process of losing one of its most valuable resources forever.

The Ministry of Environment has launched a new project for the development of a national Biodiversity strategy and action plan for South Sudan.

The project aims to gather the views of all stake holders on how to best protect biodiversity including livestock, wildlife and forestry.

During the Launch, Radio Miraya’s reporter Susan Dokolo caught up with the Acting Under Sectary in the Ministry of Environment, Joseph Lam Achaye to find out more.