World Bank Approves $18M Boost for Sierra Leone Climate Resilience

Mozambique is prioritizing climate finance, operationalizing early warning systems, and technology transfer at COP30, emphasizing the need for simplified access to funds and increased private sector involvement to support climate resilience. Brazil's environment minister, Marina Silva, urges heads of state to address the transition away from fossil fuels at COP30, highlighting the necessity for a just and planned phase-out alongside increased renewable energy investment. Brazil, hosting COP30 in Belém, expects high-level participation and aims to secure a "package of resources" to enhance climate adaptation finance, particularly for vulnerable developing countries facing extreme weather events. Meanwhile, the World Bank has approved an $18.34 million grant to Sierra Leone to boost biodiversity protection, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience through nature-based solutions and climate-smart agricultural practices under the West Africa Food System Resilience Program. These initiatives reflect a growing focus on adaptation funding, integrated landscape management, and climate-smart innovation to address the escalating impacts of climate change, especially in vulnerable regions.