Official Website of
Ministry of The Environment and Climate Change
To provide effective leadership, policy direction and coordination for environmental protection, climate-change response, sustainable natural-resource management, biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient development.
Universities & Technical Institutions in the country
Projects Completed & Ongoing since 2025
University Lecturers Across the Country
National & Global Partners Supporting the Ministry
Sierra Leone's land area is reported as forest cover, including tropical and mangrove ecosystems.
Sierra Leone's territory is made up of coastal and marine areas, highlighting the importance of marine and coastal conservation.
The Ministry's 2024 performance targets green jobs for young people, including skilled, unskilled, long-term and seasonal employment.
Clusters across Sierra Leone to assess forest and tree resources and support sustainable forest management and climate finance.
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Institutional Framework
Our Mission
To provide effective leadership, policy direction and coordination for environmental protection, climate-change response, sustainable natural-resource management, biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient development.
Our Vision
A Sierra Leone where the environment and natural resources are sustainably managed, ecosystems are protected, communities are climate-resilient and economic development is compatible with environmental sustainability.
Our Mandate
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change is responsible for formulating, coordinating and overseeing national policies, laws and programmes relating to environmental protection, climate change, sustainable natural-resource management, forestry, biodiversity and conservation.
Minister of The Environment and Climate Change
Hon. Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai
Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of The Environment and Climate Change.
Our Ministry is committed to protecting and preserving the environment, promoting sustainable development, and leading national efforts to address the growing challenges of climate change. We recognize that a healthy environment is essential for the well-being, prosperity, and future of our people.
Through effective policies, programmes, partnerships, and public engagement, we work to promote environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of natural resources, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and increased awareness of environmental responsibilities.
This website serves as an important platform for providing information on the Ministry’s policies, programmes, projects, services, news, and initiatives. We encourage citizens, development partners, institutions, communities, and all stakeholders to actively participate in our collective efforts to protect our environment and build a greener, cleaner, and more climate-resilient future.
Together, we can take meaningful action today to safeguard our environment for present and future generations.
Our Partners
United Nations Development Programme
World Bank
European Union
African Development Bank
World Food Programme
Global Environment Facility
Green Climate Fund
Food and Agriculture Organization
