AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOcean Conservation: Sierra Leone’s “Coastal Watch Schools: Youth Drones for Sierra Leone’s Vanishing Shores” won the public vote in the WaveMakers category at the 2026 OceanLove Innovation Awards, spotlighting youth-led efforts to monitor threatened coastlines. Waste Management: A five-year, US$4.66 million Global Environment Facility project has launched to cut pollution and improve Freetown’s waste system, with the government, city council, EPA and UNDP among its partners. Greener Transport: Government and UNDP investment is supporting electric vehicles, charging stations and driver training for Sierra Ride’s initial Freetown rollout, linking lower-emission transport with job opportunities for young people and women. City Sanitation: Freetown’s mayor says residents and businesses must use council-approved waste collectors and could face fines for improper disposal. Forest Protection: Guinean nationals have been accused of illegal mining and deforestation in Kilimi National Park, raising fresh concerns over pressure on Sierra Leone’s protected forests.
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