Hon. minister of Health , Sarah Cleto Rial, Attends COP30 in Brazil

Hon. minister of Health , Sarah Cleto Rial, Attends COP30 in Brazil

<p><strong>Juba, 11 November 2025</strong> &ndash; <strong>Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Attends COP30 in Brazil, Elevating South Sudan&#39;s Health Agenda in Climate Negotiations</strong></p>

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<p>The Minister of Health for the Republic of South Sudan, Honorable Sarah Cleto Rial, has travelled to Bel&eacute;m, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), which is taking place from 11-14 November 2025.</p>

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<p>Minister Sarah Cleto Rial&#39;s attendance underscores the critical position of the Ministry of Health to ensure that the growing impacts of the <strong>climate crisis are recognized and addressed as a profound public health emergency</strong> for South Sudan and the world.</p>

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<p>Building on the significant momentum established at COP28, which featured the first-ever Health Day, the health agenda is expected to be substantially elevated at COP30. Minister Rial&#39;s participation is vital to the national effort to:</p>

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<li><strong>Elevate Health:</strong> Ensure health is a central pillar in all negotiated global climate agreements.</li>
<li><strong>Strengthen Adaptation:</strong> Advocate for the inclusion of strong, resilient public health systems within climate adaptation strategies.</li>
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<p>The presence of health ministers from climate-vulnerable nations like South Sudan is crucial to ensure that the needs of the most affected communities are at the forefront of international climate action and financing.</p>

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<p>The Ministry of Health will provide updates on the Minister&#39;s engagements and the outcomes relevant to strengthening South Sudan&#39;s health sector against climate-related shocks.</p>