- Climate Change Adaptation
1. FAO – Provided programme development support to the Government of Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency-EPA/SL. August 2020 – February 2021
Led the formulation of Sierra Leone’s medium and long-term multi-sectoral Climate Resilient Readiness Process to access US$ 3 Million Green Climate Fund-GCF promoting the integration of Climate Change Action into development planning processes and strategies.
Prepared the National Adaptation Plan-NAP Readiness Proposal, Budget, and Procurement, and Implementation Plans aligned with Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency’s-EPA/SL’s, and FAO’s priorities.
Reviewed key priority economic sectors activities to ensure coherence with other Climate Change Adaptation Plans to avoid duplication.
Facilitated working sessions with stakeholders in identifying activities and institutional gaps and barriers for the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan-NAP on climate change.
Coordinated synergies with other multilateral environment agreements and present the GCF Proposal for validation to FAO Technical Teams based in Freetown, Accra, and Rome and the Management of Sierra Leone’s Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL).
2. GIZ Energizing Development-EnDev – Supported the Ministry of the Environment in Sierra Leone. May 2020 – November 2020
Conducted desk research data on deforestation and reforestation activities and encroachments in the remaining forest reserve of Freetown peninsula.
Reviewed policies and programmes on deforestation, biodiversity loss, and biomass energy use and effects on people and the environment. Identified policies, programme interventions and stakeholders to develop a cohesive carbon emission response and REDD+ strategy for the Freetown Peninsular forest reserve.
3. USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WABiCC) Programme – Provided technical advisory support to UNEP Abidjan Convention Secretariat supporting coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa. February 2016 – February 2017
Facilitated Climate Change Socio-Economic Vulnerability Assessment, impact on labour market and the implementation of National Adaptation Plans-NAPs.
Established and led a Private-Public-Partnership Exploratory Mission on Climate Finance Investment for carbon emission reduction and promotion of Climate Change Green Growth and Blue Economy Employment Policies.
Supported the formulation of Country Specific Strategy and organized national validations across West, Central and Southern Africa coastal countries on additional Protocols on Integrated Coastal Zone Management-ICZM, and Sustainable Management of Mangrove to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Provided substantive inputs in developing a Regional Climate Change Communication Strategy.
- Ocean Governance
1. UNDP – Provided technical assistance to the Government of Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency-EPA/SL by conducting a Scientific Study assessing the dynamics of Sargassum seaweed and potential use in Sierra Leone. February – March 2021
2. USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WABiCC) Programme – Provided technical advisory support to UNEP Abidjan Convention Secretariat supporting coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa. February 2016 – February 2017
Formulated a Regional Strategy on the Management of Sargassum Seaweed Infestation induced by Climate Change in West Africa, and coordinated with Ministries of Environment, and Environment Protection Agencies on the elaboration and implementation of National Action and Implementation Plans to mobilize resources from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
3. USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WABiCC) Programme – Provided technical advisory support to UNEP Abidjan Convention Secretariat supporting coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa. February 2016 – February 2017
Supported the formulation of Country Specific Strategy and organized national validations across West, Central and Southern Africa coastal countries on additional Environmental Protocols on Environmental Standards and Norms for Off Shore Oil and Gas Exploration to enhance planning on carbon emission.
4. UNEP – Provided Ocean Governance technical assistance to UNEP-Abidjan Convention Secretariat supporting coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa. August 2015 – February 2016
Mobilized funds and coordinated with plethora of partners (USAID/WABiCC Programme, UNEP Global Programme of Action, GRID-Arendal, SPAW-RAC, Sargasso Sea Commission, and the Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone) in convening the First Regional Expert Meeting on Sargassum Seaweed Infestation in West Africa.
Contributed to formulation of a Programme Document entitled “Strengthening Regional Ocean Governance for High Seas” geared towards managing Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction and providing ocean governance support mechanism.
Developed a proposal for the Second UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) “Seaweeds: Challenges and Sustainable Inclusive Green Jobs Opportunities for Youth” in coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa.
- Environmental Impact Assessment
1. Hivos, ENERGIA, World Future Council, and Global Renewables Congress – Coordinated activities of a “High-Level Coalition of Leaders for Energy Development and Clean Cooking in Africa”, focusing on the Mano River countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire. May 2019 – January 2021
Conducted Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EISA) on renewable energy (MiniGrid, and Off Grid, and developed Action Plan on access to clean energy replacing the use of biomass fuel (firewood, charcoal etc.).
2. USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WABiCC) Programme – Provided technical advisory support to UNEP Abidjan Convention Secretariat supporting coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa. February 2016 – February 2017
Supported the formulation of Country Specific Strategy and organized national validations across West, Central and Southern Africa coastal countries on additional Protocols on Integrated Coastal Zone Management-ICZM, and Sustainable Management of Mangrove to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Supported the formulation of Sierra Leone Marine Litter and Solid Waste Management Action Plan.
Organized Regional Policy Expert Meetings assessing Environmental Impact, Blue Economy and Green Jobs opportunities in the face of Climate Change.
Spearheaded the formulation of a Clearing House Mechanism for Data Collection and the Management of Marine and Coastal activities for West, Central and Southern Africa regions.
- Renewable Energy and Productive Use
1. Hivos, ENERGIA, World Future Council, and Global Renewables Congress – Coordinated activities of a “High-Level Coalition of Leaders for Energy Development and Clean Cooking in Africa”, focusing on the Mano River countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire. May 2019 – January 2021
Led end-to-end preparation and coordination between the Mano River Union-MRU Secretariat, Ministries of Energy, The Energy Nexus Network-TENN, USAID-Power Africa, ECREEE, World Future Council, Hivos, Tony Blair Institute, EnDev, and Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE-TAF) in convening a Multi-Stakeholder Renewable Energy and Clean Cooking Conference for the Mano River Union (MRU) countries.
Coordinated efforts of Ministries of Energy, and Environment, Renewable Energy Associations, Rural Electrification Agencies in Member State of the MRU Sub-region, and the SDG-7 Technical Advisory Group for the implementation of the UNSG Climate Summit Declaration with emphasis on Sustainable Energy Investment.
Developed Action Plan on access to affordable, reliable, safe and sustainable energy development and clean cooking using renewable energy sources for improved cookstove, in place of biomass fuel (firewood, charcoal etc.) or fossil fuel (Liquefied Petroleum Gas-LPG, natural gas, coal etc.).
Participated in study visits promoting the use of integrated renewable energy (ecosystem approach) to reduce Household Air Pollution-HAP and ensure environmental sustainability in the face of climate change.
Drafted Terms of References, and coordinated resource mobilization for the implementation of these instruments:
- Subregional MRU Protocol on Renewable Energy and Clean Cooking
- Legislative Instrument on Renewable Energy, including transitional energy investment and finance mechanism
- Gas Strategy and the Use of Liquefied Petroleum-LPG
- Integrated Renewable Energy Plan including Analysis of Existing COVID-19 energy recovery programmes.
2. DFID – Provide technical assistance to Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE/TAF) supporting the Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of Energy. June 2020 – November 2020
Reviewed and harmonized existing Energy Policies, Strategies, and Action Plans, especially those relevant to Off-Grid renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions namely Stand Alone Solar Systems Solar and Home Systems.
Conducted baseline study and stakeholder mapping to determine the current spread and engagement and players in the energy sector.
Formulated an Off-Grid Energy Strategy and Monitoring Mechanism.
3. GIZ Energizing Development-EnDev – Supported the Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of the Environment. May 2020 – November 2020
Incubated innovative pro-poor alternative energy options for households and rural communities depending on biomass fuel.
Coordinated effort between EnDev, the Ministry of Energy, Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone-REASL, private enterprises (including gas and petroleum companies) and other relevant actors on clean cooking options.
Spearheaded project formulation and stakeholder management on improving markets for energy products and services, including the production and sale of improved cooking options and improved biomass fuel production.
Contributed in defining programme activities and advocacy campaigns on environmentally friendlier energy sources, which resulted in the establishment of the Sierra Leone Clean Cooking Alliance-CCASL.
Reviewed policies and programmes on deforestation, biodiversity loss, and biomass energy use and effects on the environment and people’s wellbeing. The outcome of this exercise resulted in identifying policies, programme interventions and stakeholders to develop a cohesive carbon emission and REDD+ strategy for the Freetown Peninsular forest reserve.
Conducted studies and reviewed existing policy documents on Biomass Energy and its effect on water resource management, health, and the environment. A Policy Brief was developed to inform policy decision making on the depletion of the Freetown Peninsula forest reserve and effects on water, climate, and health.
Identified short and longer-term external cost for a path on biomass use in Freetown peninsula, including effects on waste management, tourism to advise EnDev Technical Working Group and Energy and Environment.
4. UNEP – Provided Ocean Governance technical assistance to UNEP-Abidjan Convention Secretariat supporting coastal countries in West, Central and Southern Africa regions. August 2015 – February 2016
Developed a Regional Strategy on “Green Energy Solution” defining transformative use of Sargassum seaweed into alternative source of energy (ethanol) and briquette to improve clean cooking options.