AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoFreetown Waste: A US$4.66 million, five-year Global Environment Facility project aims to cut pollution and improve the city’s waste system, with government and UNDP among its partners. Freetown residents also face fines for disposing of waste at unapproved sites. Greener Transport: Sierra Leone is investing in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and driver training through Sierra Ride, with an initial rollout in Freetown and opportunities for young people, including women. Coastal Protection: Sierra Leone’s Coastal Watch Schools project, using youth-operated drones to monitor disappearing shorelines, won a public vote at the OceanLove Innovation Awards. Forest Conservation: Guinean nationals have been accused of illegal mining and deforestation in Kilimi National Park. Tiwai Island, meanwhile, offers a model of community-linked conservation, protecting rich rainforest wildlife while tourism supports nearby communities.
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