The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and SIPRI published in December 2025 a report titled "Abyei: Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet."
Abyei's contested status, its weak governance, and elite-driven politics continue to fuel insecurity. Increasing climate variability undermines food security and livelihood activities, particularly livestock and seasonal pastoralism. Intensifying seasonal hazards, such as floods, drive displacement and worsen the humanitarian crisis in Abyei.
