Video message by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan a.i. Kristine Hambrouck on the Secretary-General’s special climate address: “A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age”

The people of Sudan are enduring unimaginable hardship.

Conflicts have torn communities apart, collapsed vital services, and forced millions to flee their homes.

At the same time, climate shocks—floods, droughts, and erratic rains—are driving hunger and deepening tensions over land and resources.

The growing energy crisis in Sudan further exacerbates these challenges. 

War and displacement, combined with heavy reliance on imported fuel, have left millions without power—affecting hospitals, schools, and daily life.

The ongoing war has severely compromised power availability and reliability. Even before the current crisis, around 40 percent of Sudan's population lacked electricity access—a number that has increased dramatically due to conflict-related disruptions with electricity access rates at approximately 70 percent in cities and just 22 percent in rural communities. 

The continuing conflict threatens to widen this energy divide, deepening socioeconomic inequalities across the country.

And yet—amid these challenges—a moment of hope shines through. Sudan possesses one of the largest solar, hydro and thermal power systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.  

Sudan holds vast natural wealth: its land, its sun, and, above all, its people.

With peace and purpose, Sudan can lead—becoming a regional breadbasket and a pioneer in clean, renewable energy. 

Today, the UN Secretary-General will deliver a timely and vital message:

“A Moment of Hope.”

A call to reset the global climate narrative—reminding us that action is not a burden, but an opportunity to invest in a better future.

In Sudan, renewable energy is not just power.

• It’s light for health facilities.
• It’s water for families.
• It’s jobs for youth—and hope for communities.

But to realize this vision, we need peace.

We need stability.

And we need bold partnerships—backed by stronger, more ambitious climate commitments.

This is Sudan’s moment. To lead with unity, courage, and vision.

Let us act—for people, for peace, and for our planet.