Freetown Climate Action Strategy

Even though Freetown is among the lowest emitters of greenhouse gases of the capital cities in Africa, it is one of the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Freetown’s Climate Action Strategy is the city’s first attempt toward delivering on its commitment to the Paris Agreement and presents innovative, evidence-based solutions to help the city adapt to climate risks, such as flooding, coastal erosion and landslides, while strengthening mitigation efforts that will ensure that future development follows a green and sustainable path. 

The strategy strongly aligns with the Government of Sierra Leone’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and mirrors Freetown City Council’s "Transform Freetown" Agenda. Freetown will focus on urban energy, mobility and sanitation as part of its mitigation efforts; and on ecosystems and land restoration, disaster risk management, water and urban planning to foster adaptation.