Climate finance must be accessible to developing countries, free from politics: Sudan’s Burhan

What the report says

Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, called for climate finance to be made more accessible to developing countries and insulated from political disputes, according to Anadolu Agency Africa. He urged wealthier nations to increase support for adaptation efforts, framing climate funding as a practical need for vulnerable states rather than a tool for leverage.

The statement places Sudan among countries seeking greater international assistance as climate impacts intensify in low-income regions. Burhan’s appeal reflects a broader debate at global climate forums over whether promised funds are reaching countries that face the highest exposure to droughts, floods and other climate-related risks.

The report indicates that Burhan specifically asked developed countries to double funding for climate adaptation. While the source excerpt does not provide additional details on the venue or the exact timing of the remarks, the message aligns with longstanding calls from developing nations for easier access to climate finance, faster delivery of pledges and reduced political conditions attached to assistance.

The issue matters because adaptation financing is often seen as essential for food security, infrastructure resilience and humanitarian stability in vulnerable countries. For Sudan, which is already facing severe internal crises, greater access to climate support could be especially important, though the available excerpt does not specify any new commitment or policy response.