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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 • 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

23/08/2026

🌊 IMPACT REPORT | TOMBO FISHING COMMUNITY, SIERRA LEONE

Project: Utilizing EcoTrash Cans to Combat Marine Pollution

What happens when a fishing community is given a simple solution to a problem that has affected its waters for years? Change begins.

Our recent evaluation in Tombo Coastal Area, Western Rural Sierra Leone, is showing encouraging evidence that our project is not only reducing marine litter—it is helping to change everyday practices among fishers.

Through the introduction of Eco-Trash Cans, designed to help fishers safely store waste onboard rather than discard it into the sea, the project is creating a practical link between responsible fishing and marine conservation.

📊 WHAT THE EVALUATION SHOWS:

✅ 60 Eco-Trash Cans installed on fishing boats
✅ 1,000 fishers and community stakeholders engaged
✅ 65% reduction in reported littering practices
✅ Approximately 40 kg of plastic waste recovered daily
✅ Increased participation in responsible onboard waste management
✅ Local artisans involved in producing the Eco-Trash Cans, supporting community-based livelihoods

We are seeing a change in mindset.

Fishers are increasingly recognizing that protecting the ocean is not separate from their livelihoods, it is essential to them. The project is helping shift the community narrative from “marine littering is part of fishing” to “responsible waste management is part of responsible fishing.”

🙏 This progress would not have been possible without the support of the Global Youth Mobilization Fund, funded by the European Union and The Big Six.

Your investment in youth-led solutions is helping turn a locally identified environmental challenge into a practical, community-owned response.

From Tombo to the wider coastal communities of Sierra Leone, we are proving that meaningful environmental change can start with a simple idea, local ownership, and the opportunity to act.

26/07/2026

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MANGROVE🌿

The forest that stands where land meets the sea is not empty land—it is life.

Every mangrove root tells a story of survival,
Long before a fishing net is cast, mangroves have already protected the fish.

Before floodwaters reach homes, they have already weakened the waves.

Before polluted water enters the ocean, they have already filtered it.

Yet these silent guardians continue to disappear—often for charcoal, fuelwood, construction materials, and unplanned development.

When a mangrove forest is cut down, the loss is far greater than the trees. Fish breeding grounds vanish.

Coastal communities become more exposed to erosion and flooding. Wildlife loses its habitat.

Carbon stored for centuries is released into the atmosphere. Livelihoods that have sustained generations begin to disappear.

Mangroves are among the world's most valuable ecosystems.

They protect coastlines, support fisheries, store immense amounts of carbon, improve water quality, and sustain biodiversity.

They are a natural defence system that no concrete wall can fully replace.

Across Scarcies, Yawri Bay, the Sierra Leone River Estuary, and the Sherbro Coast, mangrove forests continue to support thousands of people whose lives depend on healthy coastal ecosystems.

Protecting these forests is not only an environmental responsibility—it is an investment in food security, climate resilience, economic stability, and future generations.

Protect mangroves. Restore degraded forests.

Reject unsustainable exploitation. Safeguard the ecosystems that safeguard us.

Because when the mangroves disappear, the coastline does not simply lose trees—it loses its strongest defender.
Coastline Resilience Networkearthnews365.co.zaSolid Waste Alliance Sierra LeoneThe Sustainables AcademyEnvironment Protection Agency Sierra LeoneHill PlastMinistry Of The Environment & Climate Change Environmental AwarenessEuropean Union in Sierra LeoneUNDP in Sierra Leone

23/07/2026

🌧️ PLASTIC-INDUCED FLOODING: A CRISIS WE CAN PREVENT IN FREETOWN.

Every plastic bottle, sachet, and food container carelessly thrown into our streets can become part of the next flood. When drains are blocked, rainwater has nowhere to flow—turning neighbourhoods into disaster zones within hours.

⚠️ The Reality

🏠 Families lose their homes and valuable belongings as floodwaters invade communities.

🚗 Major roads become impassable, causing severe traffic congestion and disrupting businesses and emergency services.

🎒 School pupils and university students struggle to reach classrooms safely, with many missing valuable learning time.

🗑️ Streets become polluted with floating plastic waste, sewage, and debris, creating unhealthy and unpleasant environments.

🌍 Floodwater transports plastic waste into rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, worsening marine pollution and threatening aquatic life.

♻️ A Cleaner Freetown Starts With Us

Plastic does not cause flooding by itself—it causes flooding when it is improperly discarded and blocks drainage systems. Every piece of waste disposed of responsibly helps keep drains flowing, streets cleaner, and communities safer.

Together, we can build a cleaner, flood-resilient, and more sustainable Sierra Leone. Every action counts. 🌍♻️🌧️

22/07/2026

🌊 STOP MARINE LITTERING – THE OCEAN IS NOT A DUSTBIN

🔹 Over 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year. In Sierra Leone, about 130,000 tonnes of plastic waste are generated annually, yet only 10% is recycled (UNDP), with waste from some artisanal fishing vessels worsening marine pollution.

🔹 Plastic dumped at sea never disappears. It pollutes beaches, damages mangroves, contaminates fish with microplastics, and returns to our food chain.

🔹 Marine litter threatens over 800 marine species and reduces fish stocks, putting biodiversity, food security, and the livelihoods of Sierra Leone's coastal communities at risk.

🌍 What We Must Do:

🔹 Every fishing boat should carry a waste container. Return all plastic bottles, sachets, food packaging, and damaged fishing gear to shore for sorting and recycling.

🔹 Protecting the ocean starts with every fisherman. Together, we can keep Sierra Leone's waters clean, protect marine biodiversity, and secure sustainable fisheries for future generations. 💙🌊

21/07/2026

Where the Forest Meets the Sea, Our Future Begins. 🌿🌊

MANGROVE:👇👇

Store vast amounts of blue carbon, helping to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change.

Protect coastlines from erosion, flooding, and storm surges.

Provide essential breeding and nursery habitats for fish, crabs, shrimp, and countless marine species.

Support biodiversity and sustain the livelihoods of millions of coastal communities worldwide.

Yet these natural treasures are disappearing. According to the FAO, the world recorded a net loss of 284,000 hectares of mangroves between 2000 and 2020, while more than 20% of global mangrove cover has been lost over the past four decades.

In Sierra Leone, mangroves are vital to coastal livelihoods, food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Protecting and restoring them is not just an environmental responsibility—it is an investment in our people, our oceans, and our future.

Protect mangroves. Protect marine life. Protect our climate.

Coastline Resilience Network
The Sustainables Academy
Eco-network Sierra Leone
Solid Waste Alliance Sierra Leone
earthnews365.co.za

20/07/2026

The Best Time To Plant A Tree Was Years Ago. The Next Best Time Is Today. 🌱

Every tree we plant is a step towards a cleaner environment, healthier communities, and a brighter future for the next generation.

Change doesn't always begin with big speeches or expensive projects. Sometimes, it begins with a shovel, a young tree, and people who care enough to take action.

We are proud to play our part in restoring nature and encouraging more people to protect the environment we all depend on.

Imagine the difference we could make if every person planted just one tree. Together, we can create greener communities and leave behind a legacy of hope.

Join us 🌍💚

Small actions, when multiplied by many people, create lasting change.

19/07/2026

We are pleased to introduce Mr. Jarish Ibrahim Kamara, Project Director and Community-Led Researcher at BlueGreen Environment Initiatives Sierra Leone

Mr. Kamara brings practical experience in community research, project coordination, and environmental engagement. His work has involved leading field teams, supporting data collection, facilitating community programmes, and working with local people to address environmental and social challenges.

His understanding of climate and environmental issues, combined with his commitment to community-driven solutions, helps guide our projects from planning to implementation.

As our team continue to work with communities across Sierra Leone, we are proud to have him leading our efforts to restore the environment, reduce pollution, and promote sustainable practices.

17/07/2026

WASTE IS NOT DISAPPEARING, IT IS RETURNING TO US!!

Every plastic you drop today becomes tomorrow’s pollution.

WHAT WE MUST DO:

1. Refuse what you don’t need

2. Reduce what you consume

3. Reuse what you already have

4. Recycle responsibly

5. Return organic waste to the earth

Cleaner choices = healthier communities

Less waste = safer oceans and livelihoods

👉 The change starts with you.
👉 The impact grows with all of us.

Be part of the solution — not the pollution. 🌍♻️

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