Education & Climate Resilience: Sierra Leone’s Government, with UNDP and China, handed Freetown Polytechnic 770 classroom furniture units (with more expected) under the China Education Project, aiming to improve learning conditions for thousands of students. Energy & Development: The SLPP says it could win the 2028 election “by a landslide” if energy stays the campaign focus, pointing to ongoing power-sector reforms and projects like the proposed MCC compact and the Nant Energy Project. Clean Cooking & Forest Protection: Sierra Leone convened a national clean cooking strategy familiarization workshop to cut firewood/charcoal use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, and improve air quality through LPG, improved cookstoves, biogas and electricity. Mangroves & Coastal Protection: The NPAA launched Sierra Leone’s chapter of the Global Mangrove Alliance to protect, restore and manage mangrove ecosystems, with local leaders and conservation partners calling for stronger stewardship. Weather & Food Security Tools: A new rainfall dataset update (CHIRPS v3) is set to strengthen global weather monitoring and drought/food insecurity early warning—relevant for climate-sensitive farming in Sierra Leone. Media Support: SLAJ received a 2026 government subvention of SLE 2.7 million to support journalist safety, media freedom and professional development.