Jiwoh Abdulai

Sierra Leone is ranked among the 15 economies most affected by climate change. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Sierra Leone sought funding to protect its forests ✍️ Jiwoh Abdulai, Sierra Leone's minister of environment, spoke to Context in Belém. 🔗 context.news/climate-risks/…

In extra time at #COP30, Minister @JiwohA shared some reflections on the Global Goal on Adaptation (#GGA) agenda item, during the closing plenary. #ClimateChange #AdaptationFinance

On the final day of #COP30, we worked through the night on the outcome text. It may fall short of what you believe is fair, but you must stay in the room to defend the interests of your people and the generations who will live with the decisions we make today. #SaLone

Delivered by Minister @JiwohA

Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 at #COP30: Every interview is a chance to defend our future and #protectsierraleone @JiwohA @moecc_sl @julius_maadabio

Productive exchange with His Excellency Kashim Shettima (@officialSKSM), Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Leaders Summit during #COP30 in Belém, Brazil. We discussed strengthening ECOWAS collaboration on climate and biodiversity to advance shared resilience and sustainable growth.

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean islands in the path of #HurricaneMelissa. As extreme weather events become more frequent, we need to prioritize our planet's well-being more than ever. May everyone stay safe and protected.

On behalf of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr Jane Goodall. Dr Goodall’s lifelong commitment to conservation has inspired generations across the globe. In Sierra Leone, we will always remember her close association with Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, where her support strengthened both wildlife protection and community-led conservation. We join Tacugama in mourning this profound loss while also expressing our gratitude for her enduring contribution. Her legacy will continue to guide us as we work to protect Sierra Leone’s rich biodiversity and safeguard our shared planet.

On the margins of this year’s #UNGA, Sierra Leone proudly co-hosted the @HACforNP Nature Leaders High-Level Event, where @moecc_sl Minister @JiwohA joined global partners to advance dialogue on nature, peace, and sustainable development. This engagement is a direct expression of His Excellency President @julius_maadabio’s climate agenda and the @ProtectSL2030 vision, linking the GBF #30x30 target to national priorities. By driving collaboration on biodiversity and sustainable growth, Sierra Leone is strengthening its role as a champion for climate action at home and abroad. 📸 ©️ : Terria Clay

By ratifying the BBNJ Agreement, Sierra Leone reinforces the President’s climate agenda and joins the world in ensuring that the oceans are governed responsibly for the benefit of all humanity.

For Sierra Leone, this is about safeguarding ocean ecosystems that sustain our people, protecting coastal livelihoods, and ensuring that West Africa plays its part in building a fairer and more sustainable future.

I had the honour of representing His Excellency @julius_maadabio at #UNGA80 celebrations marking the accession of 60+ countries to the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction #BBNJ

Great encounter in the session of Low-Carbon Development @JiwohA @MazzucatoM @yinshaoloong! The current model, relied on extraction and dependence, has expired. It's urgent to move forward to a circular-innovative and wellbeing-based economy. #ClimateWeek2025 @ProSyn @OpenSociety

At our Climate Week NYC event, @JiwohA highlights the challenges countries like Sierra Leone face as global temperatures rise. #PSEvents @OpenSociety bit.ly/4p94eoV

Big win for conservation and eco-tourism. On August 26th, 2025, Minister @JiwohA joined partners at @Tacugama to break ground on a 360-meter canopy walkway—made possible with support from @UNDPSierraLeone More below 👇

🧵 Eight years ago, the #Mortomeh mudslide claimed over 1,000 lives. We remember those we lost and our hearts go out to the families and communities still living with the pain. #ProtectSierraLeone

🔊 Listen to this important message from Minister @JiwohA, about the danger of building around @Tacugama, as well as a passionate plea to the public to take responsibility in protecting the environment. @ProtectSL2030 @MoiceComm #SaloneBigPassWIAll

@WFPS_Leone @EUinSierraLeone @moecc_sl @JiwohA @dsengeh @MoiceComm 🤝 thank you @WFPS_Leone @EUinSierraLeone as well as @MoiceComm and @moecc_sl