Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

Mr. Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai serves as Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, where he leads the country’s environmental governance and climate resilience agenda. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to public service, combining expertise in climate policy, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development.

Under his leadership, the Ministry has introduced a four-part strategy focused on biodiversity protection, community forest management, marine sustainability, and reducing deforestation through clean energy alternatives. These initiatives form part of a broader national vision to position Sierra Leone as a regional leader in environmental sustainability and climate action.

Minister Abdulai has represented Sierra Leone at major international climate conferences, where he has consistently advocated for inclusive climate finance mechanisms, the expansion of carbon markets, and the achievement of global conservation targets. He is also leading the drafting of a national climate law that will establish a carbon trading framework aimed at benefiting local communities.

With a professional background in quantitative strategy and public policy, Minister Abdulai brings analytical depth and data-driven leadership to the Ministry. His commitment to community-centered development and environmental justice continues to drive transformative reforms across Sierra Leone’s environmental sector.