Daraja - Tuti Island

The Sudan Meteorological Authority, in collaboration with the Sudan Urban Development Think Tank (SUDTT) and other partners, is proud to spotlight the DARAJA - Tuti Island Project. This initiative is a response to the compounded challenges faced by Tuti Island, including climate-induced Nile flooding, erosion, and recent armed conflicts. Through this project, we aim to enhance the resilience and disaster preparedness of the Tuti community by improving access to reliable, understandable, and actionable weather and climate information. Utilizing traditional knowledge and new technologies, the project fosters community-led responses to weather-related risks, underlining our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable communities and promoting sustainable urban development.

The project's innovative approach to weather and climate information dissemination, developed in partnership with Resurgence and the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), exemplifies the power of collaboration in crisis response. By bridging the gap between meteorological experts, local media, and the community, we are not only addressing immediate needs but also laying the groundwork for long-term resilience. The initiative aligns with the Sudan Meteorological Authority's mission to provide timely and effective early warnings, demonstrating our dedication to leveraging local and regional expertise in safeguarding the lives, livelihoods, and heritage of Sudanese communities against the backdrop of changing climates and ongoing conflict.