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Environment Minister urges Traditional Leaders to strengthen Climate Action

FORUM NEWS SIERRA LEONE by FORUM NEWS SIERRA LEONE
1 February 2025
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By HASSAN OSMAN KARGBO

In a bold call to action, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, (MoECC), Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai, has urged local authorities, particularly Paramount Chiefs and Local Council Chairpersons, to step up efforts in forest management and climate resilience within their communities.

Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education press conference at the Miatta Conference Hall- Youyi Building in Freetown, Minister Abdulai emphasized the urgent need for collaboration to tackle the growing threats posed by climate change. “Our country is facing significant climate challenges,” the Minister stated. “We are aware of the situation and are working with our partners to implement measures that will address these issues—not just in Freetown, but across Sierra Leone.”

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He expressed concerns over widespread pollution, and outlined plans to mitigate its effects through a nationwide approach.

One of the key strategies discussed was the Ministry’s tree-planting initiative. Minister Abdulai explained that the project’s methodology has been redesigned to prioritize community ownership, with a focus on creating jobs, boosting economic growth, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for local residents.

The session also featured a strong endorsement from the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, who highlighted the forum’s importance in addressing climate impacts that are already being felt in Sierra Leone’s rural communities. “Local authorities must take a leadership role in protecting our green assets,” Minister Lamina asserted.

He pointed out existing local council laws as crucial tools for enforcement, and called on the World Bank to renew the Local Government Act to align with emerging environmental challenges.

A recurring theme throughout the discussions was the detrimental impact of charcoal production on Sierra Leone’s forests and ecosystems. Minister Abdulai expressed grave concern over such practice, describing it as a significant contributor to environmental degradation.

He urged stakeholders to engage in open and honest discussions about the most pressing challenges, and to commit to taking decisive action.

The ministers also acknowledged the crucial role traditional authorities play as custodians of the land.

Minister Abdulai closed his remarks with an appeal for unity and action, stating, “The fight against climate change is a fight for our survival, and we must all work together to secure a sustainable future.”

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