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Sierra Leone · Climate · Environment

Building a Resilient and Sustainable Sierra Leone.

Advancing climate action, environmental protection, education, community resilience and sustainable development through practical, locally grounded work.

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🌱 Environmental stewardship👥 Community participation📚 Climate education
Our purpose

Turning environmental awareness into practical action.

SLCEI brings together climate and environmental education, community engagement, conservation, sustainable livelihoods, research, advocacy and partnerships. We aim to contribute constructively alongside Sierra Leone's wider environmental and climate-action landscape. Sierra Leone's wider environmental landscape includes natural-resource stewardship, climate resilience, biodiversity, pollution prevention, education and stakeholder participation.

Who we are

A Sierra Leone-focused climate and environmental initiative.

SLCEI is built around practical civil-society action: working with communities, young people, institutions, businesses and other stakeholders to support a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.

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Mission

The mission of the Sierra Leone Climate & Environmental Initiative (SLCEI) is to advance climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development across Sierra Leone by working with communities, young people, institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders to address the causes and impacts of climate change.

SLCEI seeks to strengthen climate resilience, promote environmental stewardship, support sustainable livelihoods, increase public awareness and education, encourage practical climate solutions, and contribute to the protection and restoration of Sierra Leone's natural environment.

Through community-based initiatives, research, advocacy, education, partnerships and practical environmental programmes, SLCEI aims to help create communities that are better equipped to respond to climate and environmental challenges.

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Vision

Our vision is a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive Sierra Leone, where communities are empowered to protect their environment, adapt to climate change, and participate actively in building a sustainable future.

We envision a Sierra Leone where environmental protection and economic development work together; where young people are equipped to become leaders in climate action; and where forests, wetlands, coastlines, rivers, biodiversity and other natural resources are protected for future generations.

IntegrityAct honestly and responsibly.
CommunityPut people and local knowledge at the centre.
SustainabilityProtect nature while supporting development.
InnovationPromote practical, locally appropriate solutions.
CollaborationBuild constructive partnerships.
AccountabilityCommunicate openly and learn from results.
Our work

Eight connected areas of action.

Our work areas reflect the breadth of climate and environmental challenges while keeping SLCEI's role focused on education, community action, research, advocacy and collaboration.

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Climate Change & Resilience

Climate awareness, adaptation, risk awareness, resilience planning and practical local solutions.

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Conservation & Restoration

Forests, biodiversity, wetlands, coastlines, rivers, restoration and community conservation.

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Climate & Environmental Education

School programmes, public awareness, workshops, climate literacy and learning resources.

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Youth & Community Engagement

Youth leadership, volunteers, environmental clubs and community capacity building.

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Sustainable Development & Green Livelihoods

Sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, green skills and responsible enterprise.

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Waste & Pollution Reduction

Waste reduction, recycling, plastic-pollution awareness, clean-ups and circular practices.

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Research, Advocacy & Policy

Community data, environmental research, evidence-based advocacy and policy dialogue.

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Partnerships & Climate Action

Collaboration with communities, schools, civil society, public institutions and responsible business.

Activities & field work

Environmental action in pictures.

Selected photographs from environmental, agricultural, tree-nursery and community-engagement activities. Captions describe what is visible without adding unverified dates, locations, participant numbers or impact claims.

Environmental team members in reflective vests with tools during a coastal activity
Community environmental actionParticipation in a coastal/community environmental activity.
People working on a coastal clean-up activity
Coastal clean-upPractical action to support cleaner coastal environments.
Children participating in a community engagement activity at Tower Hill Municipal School
Youth & community engagementYouth engagement activity photographed at a school in Sierra Leone.
Young tree seedlings growing in a nursery
Tree nurseryNurturing young seedlings for future planting and restoration activities.
A young planted tree protected by a simple support structure
Tree planting & restorationYoung trees being established as part of restoration and planting work.
Tractor working agricultural land with palm trees in the background
Agriculture & sustainable land useAgricultural activity illustrating the importance of land, livelihoods and sustainable resource use.
Our commitment to accuracy.SLCEI will distinguish clearly between activities already undertaken, programmes in development and future plans. We will not publish invented results, funding claims, partnerships or impact statistics.
Programmes

Building a pipeline of practical initiatives.

These programme concepts provide a framework for future implementation. Individual activities, partners, funding and measurable results will be added only when confirmed.

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Programme in development

Community Climate Resilience

Community climate awareness, local risk identification and practical adaptation activities developed with stakeholders.

  • Climate-risk awareness
  • Community resilience planning
  • Locally appropriate adaptation
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Programme in development

Tree Planting & Restoration

Support for tree nurseries, planting, environmental restoration and community stewardship of landscapes.

  • Seedling development
  • Tree planting activities
  • Restoration awareness
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Programme in development

Green Schools & Youth

Climate literacy, environmental stewardship, youth leadership and school-community activities.

  • Climate education
  • Youth leadership
  • Environmental clubs
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Programme in development

Clean Communities

Waste awareness, community clean-ups, plastic-pollution reduction and practical waste-management education.

  • Clean-up activities
  • Waste reduction
  • Community awareness
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Programme in development

Green Livelihoods & Agriculture

Support for sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, environmental skills and responsible enterprise.

  • Sustainable land use
  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Green skills
News & insights

Knowledge that helps people act.

This space will grow into a library of verified climate and environmental information, community stories, project updates and practical guidance.

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Climate literacy

Understanding climate resilience

Explain climate risks and practical resilience approaches in accessible language for communities and young people.

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Environment

Protecting ecosystems and water

Share practical approaches to protecting forests, rivers, wetlands, coastlines and biodiversity.

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Evidence

Using evidence for better decisions

Translate reliable environmental information into useful knowledge for communities, partners and decision-makers.

SLCEI's programme direction reflects broad environmental themes relevant to Sierra Leone, including natural resources, climate change, environmental health, biodiversity, pollution prevention, public awareness and participation.
Get involved

Climate action works better together.

We welcome constructive conversations with young people, communities, schools, researchers, businesses, civil-society organisations and potential partners.

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Contact

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For general enquiries, collaboration opportunities, community engagement and programme discussions, contact the SLCEI team using the details below.

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