On October 28, 2024, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Mimi Yeama-Soba Stephens, opened discussions for Sierra Leone’s first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) in alignment with the UNFCCC standards.
In her keynote, Deputy Minister Stephens highlighted the importance of the BTR in upholding Sierra Leone’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the role of transparency in tracking greenhouse gas reduction efforts. She noted that the BTR will provide crucial details on emissions, mitigation, and support received, reinforcing the country’s dedication to global climate accountability.
Stephens assured attendees that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in partnership with the EPA-SL, is committed to delivering a credible report. She encouraged active engagement from participants to ensure the initiative’s success.
EPA-SL Executive Chairman, Abubakar Massaquoi, also emphasized the BTR’s role in advancing Sierra Leone’s climate management through both adaptation and mitigation efforts. He detailed the nation’s focus on building capacity, compiling its inaugural BTR, and enhancing climate transparency systems. Massaquoi stressed the need for collaborative data collection on emissions to support the BTR’s success, expressing optimism for Sierra Leone’s growing role in the global climate movement.
