Sierra Leone has been selected to receive $30 million under the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) ARISE adaptation programme, announced at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).
The country is among five nations selected for funding aimed at strengthening climate resilience and supporting efforts to address the growing effects of climate change.
The other beneficiaries are Bangladesh, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan and Morocco, with each country allocated $30 million.
In addition, a regional project covering Mozambique and Malawi has been allocated $40 million, bringing the total announced funding to $190 million.
The ARISE programme is intended to help vulnerable countries strengthen their ability to adapt to climate-related challenges, including extreme weather events and other environmental risks.
For Sierra Leone, the selection represents an opportunity to strengthen climate adaptation efforts as the country continues to face challenges linked to flooding, coastal erosion and changing weather patterns.
The funding could support initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable communities, improving climate resilience and strengthening sustainable development, depending on the projects approved for implementation.
The announcement also highlights the importance of international climate financing in helping developing countries respond to the effects of climate change.
Further details on Sierra Leone’s specific projects, implementation arrangements and funding disbursement timeline have not yet been provided.
