By Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone
I am thrilled and humbled to have been elected as C40 Cities global co-chair alongside Mayor of London Sadiq Khan!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Khan for his leadership over the last two years and the leaders of other C40 cities for their solidarity and support in addressing the climate emergency. It’s crucial that the voices of Global South cities are heard and considered in climate action planning. As co-chair, I’m dedicated to ensuring our perspectives and needs are not just included, but prioritised, and these priorities form the foundation of our shared mission.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this global capacity which will complement our local Climate Action agenda for Freetown.