Sudan has experienced significant environmental changes over the past two decades, with tree cover loss primarily driven by shifting agriculture practices. The country's vast area of over 187 million hectares includes a tree cover extent of approximately 72,712 hectares. Despite a net gain in tree cover of 131,288 hectares, which is a 3.45% increase from the stable tree cover, the loss due to shifting agriculture remains a concern.
The data indicates that shifting agriculture has been the predominant cause of tree cover loss, with incidents of wildfires also contributing to the environmental impact. In 2021, for example, shifting agriculture accounted for a loss of over 20 hectares, while forestry-related losses were negligible. The trend continued into 2023, with shifting agriculture causing a loss of over 20 hectares.
Explore country profileThe latest incident data from 2025 reveals a single fire alert in Sudan, underscoring the ongoing challenges the country faces in managing its natural resources. The cumulative effect of these losses over time has significant implications for the country's carbon emissions and environmental health.
