The Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) is the national agency working to protect the country’s environment and support a sustainable future. Guided by the functions set out in Section 12 of the EPA Act of 2022, it aims to safeguard natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and promote environmental quality for the well-being of people across Sierra Leone. Its responsibilities include licensing and permitting, enforcement and compliance, pollution prevention, scientific research, and the use of technology and innovation.

The agency also supports environmental education, learning, partnerships, and engagement, and works on multilateral environmental agreements. Through its programs, projects, publications, and public updates, EPA-SL shares information on environmental policy and initiatives, including biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable landscape management. Its website provides access to reports, regulations, research resources, press releases, and a public transparency portal, as well as information on applying for licenses.

Based in Wilberforce Village, Freetown, the agency invites the public to engage with its resources and contribute to protecting Sierra Leone’s environment