President Julius Maada Bio Advocates for Climate Change Solutions at Oxford Symposium
Oxford, UK – At the OpenAg Symposium hosted by the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD) at Oxford University, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio underscored the critical need for innovative strategies to tackle the detrimental effects of climate change on water and energy resources.
In his keynote address, President Bio emphasized the importance of adopting new approaches to address these pressing challenges. He highlighted Sierra Leone’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships aimed at advancing agricultural research and developing effective solutions to support the nation’s “Feed Salone” agenda, which seeks to enhance food security and agricultural productivity in Sierra Leone.
At the OpenAg Symposium held at Oxford University today, I stated the urgent need for innovative approaches to addressing the adverse impacts of climate change on water and energy.
I also stated that Sierra Leone is open to strategic partnerships for agricultural research and… pic.twitter.com/ETAtK23mTP
— President Julius Maada Bio (@PresidentBio) September 18, 2024
“I am thankful to the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development, UPL, and other partners and investors for organizing this symposium. It is a significant step toward driving real action in agricultural development,” President Bio stated. His remarks reflect a broader commitment to leveraging international collaboration to address global agricultural and environmental issues.
The symposium, which has attracted notable stakeholders from across the globe, aims to generate actionable insights and solutions to improve agricultural practices and mitigate the impact of climate change. President Bio’s participation underscores Sierra Leone’s proactive stance in engaging with global initiatives to address these critical issues.