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Freetown City Council (FCC) has taken bold action to protect Sierra Leone’s capital from the devastating effects of climate change.

In a powerful move toward environmental justice and urban resilience, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has taken bold action to protect Sierra Leone’s capital from the devastating effects of climate change. In August 2024, FCC made headlines when it demolished structures built on illegally reclaimed land at Kroo Bay, one of Freetown’s most vulnerable coastal […]

Bridging the Gap Between Climate Data and Community Action

From November 19-26, 2024, the Eco-Smart team embarked on a transformative mission across 10 disaster-prone communities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. With a vision to empower local residents with real-time climate change information, we conducted extensive community surveys to gather actionable feedback that will refine the Eco-Smart app’s usability and impact. This initiative was made possible through the support of Freetown City Council, […]