FROM THE FIELD: Green shoots of peace in South Sudan.

Some 5,000 seedlings of trees indigenous to South Sudan are being distributed to schools, sports centres and other public meeting places by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, UNMISS, as part of its commitment to countering climate change.

Mango, lemon, guava, and teak trees were planted by school children in October at the Exodus Junior Academy in the capital, Juba.

The headmaster of the school, Sokiri Ambamba George, said the trees will enhance his students' understanding of the environment.

Some of South Sudan's natural habitat has been damaged during the 5-year long civil conflict there, but it's hoped a commitment to...