AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData & Climate Governance: Forty mayors worldwide have signed a pact led by C40 Cities to set common rules for AI-driven data centres—pushing for cleaner power, smarter siting, responsible water use, and community benefits as cities warn about strain on electricity, water, and housing. Green Finance: Sierra Leone’s banking and microfinance sectors have adopted the Sierra Leone Voluntary Sustainable Finance Principles, a sector-wide ESG lending and risk framework rolled out on 23 June. Flooding & Health: Freetown residents along the Hill Side Bypass Road say an abandoned drainage clearing project is worsening flooding and sanitation, with fears of rising mosquito-borne disease during the rainy season. Labour Compliance: Sierra Leone’s Labour Ministry stepped up inspections on the Masiaka–Waterloo Highway, warning foreign workers found without valid permits and issuing safety improvement orders at factories. Food Systems: WFP and the EU are funding child nutrition and local food systems in Sierra Leone with €11.5m (about 265m leones), including upgrades to processing facilities and support for smallholders to better withstand climate shocks. Land Administration: Government plans an online portal for global verification of Sierra Leone land ownership records, alongside new geospatial tools to reduce boundary disputes.
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