RECRUITMENT OF FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS, CAPACITIES AND READINESS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BBNJ AGREEMENT IN SIERRA LEONE.
Procurement Number: EPASL/NRG/UNEP/RFP/2026/103 Date of First Issue: 18th JUNE, 2026 Background The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), commonly referred to as the High Seas Treaty, provides a global framework for the …
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL) has swiftly responded to a viral video showing local miners mining along the riverbed of the Rokel River during the weirs’ temporary closure for maintenance
Preliminary findings reveal that artisanal mining activities along certain sections of the exposed riverbed have a history of taking place during dam maintenance periods when water levels are lowered. However, this year’s actions raised serious concerns, as reports indicated the use of excavators, which significantly expanded the scope of operations and potential environmental consequences. In …
CLA26 UPDATE FOR DAY TWO
With a priority on biodiversity and nature conservation, we focused and addressed the following: We discussed Sierra Leone’s progress toward completing the third generation of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAAP 3.0), a document that protects our natural heritage, prioritises nature conservation and equitable management of our natural resources, serves as our national …
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Conference (CLA26) Day 3 Update
We concluded Day Three of our Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Conference (CLA26) with a focus on chemical wastes and control (Environmental Health and Safety) We explored the essence of a strategic approach to international chemicals management (SAICM) and a rollout of the country’s first National Pollutant Inventory (NPI), a national response to addressing pollution as …
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
INVITATION FOR BID –(IFB) National Competitive Bidding –NCB Procurement Number: EPASL/ADMIN/NCB/2025/001-9 Date of First Issue: 4th December 2025 Environment Protection Agency generates its funds from Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license fees paid by companies and intends to spend part of its funds to supply and delivery of various ICT & office Equipment, Office Furniture, Catering …
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUPPLIES & CONSULTANCY DATA BASE
Ref#/EPASL/EOI/ADMIN/2025/001 Date of Issue: 4th December 2025 BACKGROUND The Environment Protection Agency – Sierra Leone is the Agency established by the EPA Act 2008 (as amended in 2010) for the effective protection of the environment and other related matters. Environment protection agency (EPA-SL) is interested in diversifying its supplier data base and in finding new …
Sierra Leone showcases one of its significant national milestones, the Electric-Mobility Project, at the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, with the theme, Powering Progress: Accelerating Sierra Leone’s Electric Mobility Transition
Sierra Leone showcases one of its significant national milestones, the Electric-Mobility Project, at the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, with the theme, Powering Progress: Accelerating Sierra Leone’s Electric Mobility Transition We piloted the electric mobility project in Sierra Leone last year, in collaboration with NEEV Sierra Leone, to help the …
Sierra Leone has officially launched its ambitious third generation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) at Sierra Leone’s pavilion at the ongoing Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil
Sierra Leone has officially launched its ambitious third generation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) at Sierra Leone’s pavilion at the ongoing Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil This evidence-based and forward-looking climate strategy conveys our approach to tackling climate change while also providing Sierra Leone with a new identity that reflects …
EPA SIERRA LEONE AND EPA LIBERIA at COP30 in Belem, Brazil SIGNED MoU
On the 18th November, 2025, at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone and Liberia’s EPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), promoting joint initiatives, better coordination, shared standards, and regional efforts to tackle environmental issues. This strengthens cross-border collaboration in conserving shared ecosystems, combating climate change, and promoting sustainable resource governance. …