Sierra Leone faces climate challenges including erratic weather patterns, coastal erosion and deforestation. As the effects of climate change intensify, it is crucial for the country to secure the financial resources needed to mitigate severe social and developmental consequences, as well as avert economic losses.
A company’s impact on society, the environment and business practices should be viewed as a driver of growth, not a constraint. This was the key takeaway from Sierra Leone’s inaugural conference on leveraging environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the private sector.
International impact investor Acumen and the UK funded private sector programme Invest Salone have revised the Investment Toolkit for SMEs in Sierra Leone for 2025, marking another step forward in strengthening Sierra Leone’s entrepreneurial landscape.
A recent Invest Salone roundtable explored how Sierra Leone’s diaspora can drive sustainable economic growth through investment in key sectors like agriculture, technology, real estate and tourism, highlighting financing opportunities, barriers and innovative solutions.
Sierra Leone’s banking and microfinance institutions have launched a collaborative effort to integrate ESG standards into financial decision-making, marking a major step towards sustainable finance with support from Invest Salone.
On 23 April 2025, Sierra Leone’s new Fashion Design and Textile Association (FD&TA) hosts its first national symposium, spotlighting collaboration, innovation and growth in the fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability, development and global market access.
