AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMining and Environment: Mines Minister Julius Mattai says Sierra Leone is discussing Russian investment, including a possible RUSAL bauxite licence, and wants mining deals to protect local communities and address environmental risks. Climate Preparedness: Sierra Leone has validated a 2026–2031 plan to strengthen weather, climate and early-warning services, which could improve readiness for extreme weather. Biodiversity Finance: Environment Minister Jiwoh Abdulai is urging international funders to make conservation finance more flexible and accessible, saying communities should benefit from livelihoods that protect ecosystems. Regional Energy: West African countries, including Sierra Leone, have adopted an energy-storage directive covering battery safety, recycling and disposal as well as support for renewable power. Food Resilience: A first wheat demonstration trial is under way in Kabala, testing heat-tolerant varieties as a possible new option for farmers facing a changing climate.
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