Flooding Watch: Makeni was hit by serious flash floods after hours of heavy rain, covering key roads and disrupting businesses, with residents pointing to drainage weaknesses as the rainy-season pressure keeps rising. Wildlife Protection: Sierra Leone’s NPAA stepped up efforts around Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary after concerns over illegal hunting, forest degradation, encroachment, and bush fires threatening habitats. Waste & Health Risks: A report from Waterloo’s Bomeh dumpsite highlights the dangers of hazardous waste work and the lack of protective gear for workers, renewing calls for safer waste management. Environment & Faith: Caritas Freetown and West African clergy marked the World Day of Prayer for Creation, linking flooding, drought, deforestation, mining, and poor waste disposal to climate impacts and moral responsibility. Biodiversity Funding: UNDP Sierra Leone signed US$511,000 in GEF Small Grants to support biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, and circular economy work. Gender & Food Systems: MoGCA and the Agriculture Ministry agreed to integrate gender equality, inclusion, and GBV safeguards into food system resilience efforts. Youth & Migration: IOM Sierra Leone wrapped a youth empowerment project aimed at reducing irregular migration through livelihood support and community engagement. Maritime Security: ECOWAS’ Operation Anouanze IV closing ceremony in Liberia underscored coordinated regional maritime operations and information sharing. Community Access: A fence at Cabbage Beach was removed after concerns it could restrict public access and harm livelihoods, keeping the beach open while respecting lawful property rights.