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The government of Sierra Leone has launched a Climate-Resilient Water Investment Program to tackle growing water problems and build long-term strength, at Occasions Resort in Lakka, in Freetown.
During the opening, Regional Program Officer Joseph Mbinji stressed the need for coordinated action. He noted that the effort has moved from identifying stakeholders to detailed planning with technical support.
“This is not an ordinary process. It has the backing of African Union Heads of State and reflects a continental commitment to climate-resilient water investments,” he said, pointing out the scale and political weight behind it.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Allieu Bakarr Conteh, said the program comes at a critical time, with Sierra Leone facing flooding, drought, coastal erosion, and rising pressure on water systems.
“Our goal is to develop a strong pipeline of investment-ready projects that can attract climate finance and deliver real impact for our people,” Conteh stated.
Finally, he added that the program will strengthen access to international climate financing while producing practical roadmaps and bankable projects that line up with national development priorities.
This program, set up with help from the African Union, the Global Water Partnership, and the Green Climate Fund, is part of a bigger push involving 15 African countries to close the water investment gap and achieve water security by 2030.
