Country page - Sierra Leone Updated on 12 February 2024 Updated technical assistance needs communicated through the regional scoping workshop on loss and damage in May 2023 HAZARD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS Landslides Early Warning Systems Meteorological equipment like radar and flood forecasting softwares Strengthening of data Capacity building of meteorological technicians at the meteorological agency Understanding of slope stability Understanding of spatial variability, moisture content of slopes, antecedent precipitation and landscape properties Sea-level rise Provision of short and long range climate information to aid preparedness on sea level rise Finance and insurance Designing of insurance scheme for sea level rise impacts Forecast-based finance solution Designing of ways to ensure disaster preparedness funding also cater to sea-level rise Tools and technologies Tailored sea level rise prediction models and tools National framework on sea-level rise Location-specific warnings on sea-level rise Dedicated communication channels Methods for building sea walls/ dykes along the coastal areas