Jebel Marra is a volcanic mountain range in central Darfur, Sudan, reaching an elevation of 3,012 meters. It is characterized by the Deriba Caldera, a crater that contains two lakes. Due to its fertile volcanic soil, I am curious about which traditional crops have historically been cultivated in the area, and what kinds of agricultural activities are currently being carried out.
In addition to traditional crops like sorghum and millet, coffee and sugarcane have also reportedly been grown. In recent years, vegetables such as tomatoes, melons, hibiscus, and sesame have been increasingly cultivated. How extensively are these crops actually grown, and which ones do local residents primarily depend on for their livelihood?
Furthermore, I’d like to know about the development of eco-tourism projects utilizing the hot springs and fumaroles around the Deriba Caldera. What is the current state of infrastructure such as roads and accommodations aimed at improving accessibility, and what kinds of community-led tourism programs (e.g., hiking, camel tours, hot spring spas) are available or planned for the future?
Lastly, could you provide photos of the agricultural fields (rice paddies or dry fields) in the Jebel Marra area, as well as images of the crater’s hot springs and lakes?
These days, Korea is enjoying mostly clear skies and abundant sunshine, with daytime temperatures ranging between 15 °C and 20 °C. While mornings and evenings remain a bit chilly, the midday warmth makes it comfortable to spend time outdoors. However, at the end of March we experienced an unusual cold snap accompanied by unexpected snowfall, plunging temperatures below freezing and reminding us how variable spring weather can be. Such swings between warm days and cold nights underscore the need for extra care in managing one’s health and daily routines. Beyond the unusual late‑March snowfall, Korea has been grappling with persistently high levels of fine dust (PM₂.₅) in the air, exacerbated by springtime yellow dust storms. These elevated particulate concentrations pose serious health risks not only to vulnerable groups—such as the elderly and those with respiratory conditions—but to the general population as well, prompting widespread recommendations to wear masks outdoors and run air purifiers indoors. Such extreme weather events and air pollution are symptomatic of deeper environmental challenges, including rising greenhouse gas emissions, urban heat island effects, and increased frequency of climate anomalies. It is therefore imperative for both policymakers and citizens to accelerate the development and implementation of long‑term strategies to mitigate these intertwined threats. How has Sudan, as one of the 11 participating countries in the African‑led Great Green Wall Initiative, combined local community‑driven agroforestry and traditional land‑management practices to restore its degraded Sahelian landscapes, and what measures is it taking to address the severe funding gap (only US $2.5 billion of the US $19 billion pledged has been received) and the coordination challenges identified across member states? Currently, Korea is sunny and clear, with temperatures around 18 °C. However, at the end of March we even saw snow and unusually cold weather. Lately, late‑March snowfall and rising fine‑dust levels have become more frequent, underscoring the urgency of tackling air pollution and extreme weather. In that light, I’m curious about Sudan’s approach within the African‑led Great Green Wall Initiative. Specifically, how has Sudan combined community‑driven agroforestry—such as natural regeneration practices managed by farmers—and traditional land‑management techniques through its Sustainable Natural Resource Management Project (SSNRMP) to rehabilitate degraded Sahelian landscapes? And given that only US $2.5 billion of the US $19 billion pledged has actually been received, what strategies is Sudan employing—like mobilizing voluntary carbon‑finance mechanisms to channel private‑sector investment to frontline communities and establishing an Inter‑ministerial Steering Committee alongside a dedicated National Agency to coordinate actions across federal, state, and local levels—to bridge this funding gap and overcome coordination challenges?
I really love Sudan so much because it's my neighbouring country. I would be glad to connect with so I can share with you more I know about Sudan
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