Case Study
Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Tree Town Campaign Private Sector Engagement
Model: Business-Focused International Partnerships
Abstract
#FreetownTheTreetown is Freetown’s ambitious tree planting programme, through which the city planted over 600,000 trees between 2018 and 2023. The goal is to reach 1 million by the end of 2023.
Unlocking Africa's Urban Potential: Improving Informal Settlements through Sustainable Planning
As Africa experiences rapid urban growth, this webinar will shed light on best practices for managing informal settlements and expanding sustainably.
Building an Equitable, Climate-Resilient Future in Freetown
From an inspiring study tour on urban cable cars to insight-filled trainings on climate action planning and finance, UrbanShift has supported Freetown—and all of Sierra Leone—to accelerate its climate goals.
UrbanShift Workshop on Planning, Informality and Waste Management
The workshop focused on strategising actions to support the realisation of existing sustainable urban development and waste management plans.
How Africa’s First Chief Heat Officer is Helping to Create a More Resilient Freetown
As extreme heat rises across the globe, Eugenia Kargbo is showing how cities can prioritize strategies to mitigate risks and support residents' wellbeing.
