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Sierra Leone Parliamentarians for Climate Finance organised a one-day National Green Investment Dialogue in Freetown on Friday, 29 May 2026.
Under the theme “Unlocking Investment in Community Green Energy Zones (CGEZs) and Distribution Corridors to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment, Low-Carbon Industrial Development, and Community-Led Energy Access,” the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Yusuf Mackery, described the event as a critical step toward positioning Sierra Leone as a leader in green investment and climate resilience. He noted that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a reality already affecting farmers, fishers, coastal communities, and vulnerable families across the country.
Hon. Mackery stressed that Sierra Leone must move beyond being seen only as a climate-vulnerable nation and instead become a country prepared to lead through innovation, partnerships, and decisive parliamentary action. He highlighted the importance of creating bankable green investment opportunities aligned with Sierra Leone’s National Development Plan and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0).
The Parliamentary Opposition Whip, Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara, called for stronger monitoring of climate funds and development projects, warning that some organizations misuse climate-related resources without delivering meaningful impact to communities. He urged parliamentarians to rise above political divisions and work collectively to protect the environment.
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Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Mimi Yema Sobba-Stephens, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, and low-carbon economy in her keynote address as cabinet representative.
The Deputy Minister highlighted key national priorities including ecosystem restoration, renewable energy expansion, climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable waste management, and increased climate financing. She also encouraged stronger partnerships between government, private investors, development partners, and local communities to drive Sierra Leone’s green transition.
The dialogue concluded with calls for concrete action, stronger collaboration, and the development of practical green investment projects capable of transforming Sierra Leone’s climate and economic future.
The high-level dialogue brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, development partners, climate experts, investors, civil society groups, and private sector stakeholders to discuss climate finance, renewable energy, and sustainable development in Sierra Leone.
