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Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has called on the Human Rights Commission’s Directorate of Climate Change and Information Services to step up nationwide campaigns on climate change.
Justice Kamanda highlighted the country’s vulnerability to climate-related threats, including rising sea levels, flooding, extreme heat, disrupted agriculture, and increasing coastal erosion. He described climate change as a “growing national concern” and stressed the urgent need for stakeholders to collaborate to protect the environment.
“If climate change issues are not addressed, the environment will not be habitable for us,” the Chief Justice said, pledging his institution’s full support. “You have our support, and my door is always open.”
The engagement took place with Director of Climate Change and Information Services, Abu Bakar Kamara, and his team. During the meeting, Justice Kamanda also expressed his commitment to support the forthcoming National Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights, scheduled for October 28–29, 2025.
Director Kamara explained that the conference aims to bring together experts, policymakers, government ministries, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders to share knowledge on the human rights implications of climate change. The event will focus on fostering inter-ministerial partnerships and networks to mitigate climate-related impacts on human rights.
On behalf of the Human Rights Commission, Director Kamara thanked the Chief Justice for his ongoing support and commitment to advancing climate change and human rights initiatives in Sierra Leone.
