ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESEARCH CONSULTING
(SL) LIMITED
A premier environmental and social research consulting firm based in Sierra Leone, providing innovative solutions that promote sustainable practices across various sectors.
What We Do
Three pillars of expertise to support your environmental, social, and geological needs.
Environmental Impact Assessments, compliance monitoring, air & water quality, biodiversity surveys, and climate change mitigation strategies.
Socio-economic surveys, monitoring & evaluation, stakeholder engagement, gender analysis, and community development strategies.
Mineral resource estimation, geological mapping, geotechnical investigations, groundwater modelling, and mine closure planning.
From environmental impact assessments to social research and geological investigations, our multidisciplinary team delivers solutions that meet international standards while respecting local contexts and community needs.
We align our work with World Bank ESS frameworks, IFC Performance Standards, and Sierra Leone EPA regulations — ensuring every project is compliant, credible, and impactful.
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Why The Nexus (SL)
We bring deep local expertise, global standards, and a commitment to sustainable outcomes.
Specialists in environmental sustainability, social research, geology, and mining with decades of combined experience.
Aligned with World Bank ESS frameworks, IFC Performance Standards, and national EPA regulations.
Genuine stakeholder engagement and participatory approaches that put communities at the heart of every project.
Rigorous field data collection, accredited laboratory analysis, and evidence-based reporting you can trust.
Recent Work
A selection of our recent engagements across Sierra Leone.
June 2025 — Present
Supporting Sierra Leone's digital transformation through the WARDIP Phase 2 programme, assessing feasibility for a second submarine cable landing station.
September 2025
Comprehensive air quality, noise, and soil monitoring programme for a major agricultural project in Lungi, aligned with World Bank ESS requirements.
May 2025
Preliminary geotechnical investigation including field sampling and laboratory analysis for a private construction project in Bo, Southern Province.