The Executive Chairman, Dr. Abu-Bakar S. Massaquoi ,and senior staff of Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL) paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, and senior judges to strengthen the agency’s growing partnership with the judiciary of Sierra Leone.
26/6/2025- The Executive Chairman, Dr. Abu-Bakar S. Massaquoi ,and senior staff of Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL) paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, and senior judges to strengthen the agency’s growing partnership with the judiciary of Sierra Leone. The judiciary has been quite supportive in the execution of our mandate as …
The Environment Protection Agency concludes a two-day expert review of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to ensure that targets align with the monitoring system and objectives of the Global Biodiversity Framework in Bo District.
Relevant ministries, departments, agencies, academia, the media, civil society organisations, research institutions, non-governmental organisations involved in conservation efforts, and stakeholders from local communities attended the technical working session. The participants reviewed the draft NBSAP frameworks, providing a platform for information exchange, project development and implementation, and innovative conservation practices that are common and sustainable in …
RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL POLLUTANT INVENTORY (NPI) FOR SIERRA LEONE
Procurement Number: EPASL/EHS/ RFP/2025/004 Date of First Issue: 12th May, 2025 Background The Government of Sierra Leone through the Environment Protection Agency has secured funds and is seeking to Address the challenges that requires a coordinated approach to pollution management at the national level. In response to these challenges, the Environment Protection Agency of Sierra …
RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANT TO UNDERTAKE AN INVENTORY OF USED OR UNWANTED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: ODS AND HFC BANKS IN SIERRA LEONE.
Procurement Number: EPASL/OZONE/UNEP/RFP/2025/003 Date of First Issue: 12th May, 2025 Background The Government of Sierra Leone through the Environment Protection Agency with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) acting as the Implementing Agency (IA) of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) is to undertake an inventory of used or unwanted controlled substances. OSD AND …
The Environment Protection Agency participated in the recently concluded National Forest and Climate Forum, organised by its supervisory ministry, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, at the Bintumani Auditorium in Aberdeen, Freetown
The forum attracted development partners, heads of embassies and missions, the media, school nature clubs, government ministries, departments and agencies, the private sector, and traditional leaders to discuss how we can collectively protect Sierra Leone for both its nature and its people. In his opening statement, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh …
The Environment Protection Agency intensifies the raid against illegal dredge mining with the destruction of over twenty dredges at Wailahun Village, Bumpeh Chiefdom, Bo District
The Southern Region team conducted the joint raid exercise with the Sierra Leone Police Force and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces along the Sewa River in Wailahun Village, Bumpeh Chiefdom, Bo District. Acting on intelligence reports, the enforcement team targeted unauthorised mining activities responsible for severe environmental degradation, marine pollution, and the use …
To advance the implementation of the Montreal Protocol in Sierra Leone, the Environment Protection Agency, with support from the Multilateral Fund Secretariat of the Montreal Protocol, has established a Centre of Excellence at the Government Technical Institute in Bo City, Southern Region
The Centre of Excellence, the agency’s second in the country, will enhance the development of the nation’s refrigeration and air-conditioning expertise and infrastructure. The Centre’s specific training programs and seminars seek to provide local experts with the most up-to-date information and practices to ensure compliance with international standards and promote sustainable technology. The goal of …
The Environment Protection Agency intensifies public education about the dangers of mercury among school nature clubs in Koidu City, Kono district
The Environment Protection Agency intensifies public education about the dangers of mercury among school nature clubs in Koidu City, Kono district This initiative was carried out in line with our functions as stated in Section 12(h), which mandates us to initiate and pursue formal and non-formal educational programs for the creation of public awareness of …
Today, together with UNDP Sierra Leone, we organised a networking, collaboration and award of funding cheques to the three winners of the Youth-Led GREEN SOLUTIONS Innovation Challenge 2024 to support their innovative enterprises.
Today, together with UNDP Sierra Leone, we organised a networking, collaboration and award of funding cheques to the three winners of the Youth-Led GREEN SOLUTIONS Innovation Challenge 2024 to support their innovative enterprises. They will also benefit from a year-long incubation program with timbuktoo Africa #Unipod. Congratulations to them and best wishes on their exciting, …
The government of Sierra Leone through the Environment Protection Agency, ushered in a shift to electric mobility as a renewable energy initiative 25/11/2024 Freetown, Sierra Leone
This was made possible with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), where we officially launched the Gender-Sensitive National E-Mobility Strategy for Sierra Leone (2024-2035) and Pilot Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations. Madam Mimi Sobba-Stevens, the deputy minister of Environment and Climate Change, officially launched the strategy in …