AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Finance: The IMF has approved about US$211.5 million for Sierra Leone under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility to help the country withstand climate-related shocks, alongside an immediate US$31.7 million disbursement from its Extended Credit Facility review. Flood Preparedness: NDMA has launched a public awareness campaign in flood-prone Freetown communities, urging residents to protect drainage and waterways during the rainy season. Inclusive Climate Adaptation: The Sierra Leone Association of Persons Living with Albinism (SLAPWA) is calling for albinism-inclusive climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction plans, including free or subsidized sunscreen. Youth & Climate Action: Sierra Leone hosted the first Mano River Union Youth Connekt Summit in Freetown, with climate action among the summit’s focus areas. Renewables Push: VP Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh highlighted energy gains, including rising electricity access and solar expansion, during a Civic Day series in London. Plastic Pollution Policy: Sierra Leone’s wider region debate continues as polystyrene ban plans face pushback over costs and jobs, with manufacturers demanding more time and support.
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