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The Green Solutions Challenge 2024 specifically seeks innovative solutions in areas like climate resilience, sustainable energy, waste management, natural resource conservation, and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>The EPA and UNDP also aim to empower young innovators by equipping them with the tools and resources needed to develop and implement their green solutions, ultimately creating a more sustainable Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\">Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone have joined forces to launch the country\u2019s first-ever Youth-Led Innovation Green Solution Challenge 2024. This initiative aims to accelerate development in the environmental sector by harnessing the power of young minds. 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