AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Environment Day: Sierra Leone’s EPA-SL has kicked off a week of Climate Action events ahead of June 5, starting with youth activities at School Nature Clubs, then a Green Run in Freetown on June 6, followed by coastal clean-up and enforcement-style community sessions in Lakka and Sussex on June 8–9 targeting plastic pollution, coastal damage, and illegal sand mining. Health & Safety: Across Africa, Ebola remains a fast-moving threat, with DRC and Uganda facing rising cases and WHO warning it’s a race against time—an urgent reminder for Sierra Leone’s own preparedness. Jobs & Clean Transport: Government unveiled 50 electric vehicles to launch a youth ride-hailing-style commercial transport programme, aiming to cut emissions while creating driver, technician, and support jobs. Local Resilience: Susan’s Bay flooded after a blocked waste-filled gutter overflowed, showing how drainage and waste management still shape climate risk in Freetown. Governance & Climate Justice: Sierra Leone is among countries backing UN moves to operationalize the ICJ climate accountability push, linking climate action to legal responsibility.
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