AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Protection: Sierra Leone is among five countries taking part in a Gulf of Guinea maritime exercise that will test Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s response to a major cross-border oil spill, highlighting the need for regional readiness to protect coastal waters and livelihoods. Clean Energy: ECOWAS countries have adopted a directive to expand energy storage for renewable power, with guidance on battery safety, recycling and disposal. Biodiversity Finance: Sierra Leone’s Environment Minister is urging more flexible international funding to meet 2030 conservation goals and support communities whose livelihoods depend on healthy ecosystems. Climate and Food Security: Sierra Leone joined ministers warning that less than 1% of climate finance reaches smallholders, as farmers and local communities face barriers to funding nature-friendly food systems. In Kabala, a trial of heat-tolerant wheat varieties is exploring new options for resilient farming. Early Warnings and Coastal Risk: Sierra Leone has validated a 2026–2031 plan to strengthen weather and climate warnings, while growing sand extraction is increasing the vulnerability of Mahera’s coast.
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