Renewable Power Boost: The World Bank approved US$60m for Sierra Leone to expand electricity access through solar home systems, mini-grids and other off-grid renewables, aiming to reach over 1.2 million people and about 24,000 businesses, with extra private investment expected. Local Climate Leadership: Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr pushed cities’ role in climate solutions at London Climate Action Week, including talks on urban resilience and women-led green innovation, plus meetings focused on cleaner air for Freetonians. Heat and Women’s Livelihoods: A new report launched in London warns extreme heat is already cutting city economies and hitting informal-sector women hardest, using Freetown as one of the modeled cities. Coastal Rights Under Pressure: Sierra Leone’s Human Rights Commission, with partners, held talks on protecting coastal fishing communities as environmental degradation and weak governance threaten food, health, education and clean environments. Maritime Security for the Blue Economy: The EU donated RHIBs and forensic kits to Sierra Leone’s navy to strengthen patrols against illegal fishing and trafficking. Education Financing for Resilience: UNICEF and the government wrapped a workshop on blended financing for education, aiming to protect learning from climate-related shocks. Business Skills for Sustainable Growth: Felei TechCity and partners trained 30 experts across nine districts to support entrepreneurs with practical business development skills.