By: Precious Miracle Kargbo
President Julius Maada Bio reaffirmed the government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to a just and inclusive energy transition during the second National Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue held at the Freetown Conference Centre.
Themed “From Commitments to Action for our People and Communities,” the event brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for sustainable energy and climate resilience.
In his address, President Bio emphasized the importance of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF) and the Sustainable Energy for All (SEFA) programme. He highlighted the collaborative efforts that led to developing Sierra Leone’s first-ever Energy Transition and Investment Plan (ETIP), a pivotal framework to guide the country towards a greener future.
“The transition must uplift communities, protect workers, and support industries to adapt to the demands of a new energy era,” President Bio stated, underscoring the need for equitable growth as the nation shifts towards renewable energy sources.
The dialogue serves as a platform for sharing commitments and as a call to action for all sectors of society to engage in the transition process.
Government officials, local and international partners, and representatives from various sectors participated in the event, all united in the goal of fostering a resilient and sustainable energy landscape in Sierra Leone.
With pressing climate challenges ahead, the dialogue aims to transform commitments into tangible actions that benefit local communities and promote environmental sustainability.
This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need for climate action and investment in renewable energy as Sierra Leone seeks to align its energy policies with global sustainability goals.
In addition, the outcomes of this dialogue are expected to pave the way for future projects that will enhance energy access and resilience to climate change.
