Budget & Resilience: Finance Minister Kuol Daniel Ayulo tabled South Sudan’s 2026-27 budget of over SSP 11.34 trillion, aiming to diversify away from oil dependence as oil revenue is projected at SSP 9.01 trillion and non-oil at SSP 2.32 trillion. Early Warning & Risk Communication: The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management urged journalists to strengthen last-mile dissemination of early warnings so communities can act before floods, drought, disease outbreaks, and other climate-linked emergencies escalate. Civil Society Under Pressure: A South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network panel rated the environment for civil society “Weak” (2/5), citing inconsistent protection and intimidation risks for activists and journalists. Drought Emergency in Warrap: Warrap declared an “unprecedented” drought emergency after severe rainfall deficits devastated crops, grazing lands, and livestock, as fears of catastrophic famine grow alongside insecurity. Water & Conflict Prevention: UNMISS handed over a new reservoir in Terekeka designed to reduce cattle-farmer water competition and ease a recurring conflict trigger. Wildlife & Land Policy: Parliament is being urged to align the national land policy with conservation and protected areas laws to better protect habitats and wildlife. Food Relief in Terekeka: IsraAid delivered a month’s food supply to 5,000+ conflict-displaced people in Terekeka County, targeting families affected by Jor-Kogi violence. Wildlife Migration Boost: South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo parks are highlighted as a major bird habitat tied to the rains, with UNESCO World Heritage status expected to draw conservation support.