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THE STUDY WILL DELIVER:

Ecosystem mapping and ecosystem
services assessment:
Synthesizing data on the extent, characteristics, and
state of the Sudd wetland, including its connection
with transboundary surface and groundwater flows.

Deliverables include spatial layers on wetlands and
ecosystem services, a 20-page policy report with

high-quality maps and figures, and a 30-40-page
technical annex.

Freshwater biodiversity data:
Providing a biodiversity baseline for monitoring and
evaluation, including synthesis of existing data and
piloting innovative data collection techniques (e.g.,
eDNA surveys). Deliverables include a biodiversity
baseline for the Sudd wetland, metadata
documentation, and a technical note with actionable
guidance for monitoring impacts of water resources
development on biodiversity.

Assessment of multiple pressures & responses:
Identifying and evaluating the impacts of anthropogenic
pressures (e.g., pollution, climate change, invasive
species) on ecosystems and their services. Deliverables
include spatial data, a 20-30-page policy report, and a
technical annex.

Capacity-building and dissemination:
This activity will develop training materials and
conduct two workshops to build institutional

capacity and disseminate findings.

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