March 17, 2023
Liberia: Paynesville Risks Being Labeled One of the Dirtiest Cities in the World
The city of Paynesville on the outskirt of Monrovia stands the risk of being one of the dirtiest cities on the continent due to the collapse of the only aged bulldozer that was… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Liberia: EPA, Yale University Enter Pact to Develop Species Observation, Planning System for Biodiversity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change, Yale University have entered a three-year renewable Memorandum of… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Liberia: GVL Still Committed to 'No Deforestation' - Company Says
Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) Inc. says reports of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR)'s exit from the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) do not accurately reflect the implications for… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Liberia: Plastic Waste - Turning a Challenge Into a Circular Economic Triumph
Plastic Waste Is an Ever growing problem globally, with the amount of plastic produced and discarded each year continuing to increase. According to a report by the United Nations… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Liberia: No Grave Left - Historic Palm Grove Cemetery Turns Into Forest
Liberia's historic cemetery, the Palm Groves cemetery, has turned from a burst gravesite to a forest right in the heart of the capital city of Monrovia - making it impossible for… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Liberia: Monrovia - the City Without Sidewalks
I was born in Monrovia, and I have lived here for most of my life and so, I am uniquely qualified to speak about the situation unfolding in this city. Monrovia, once upon a time,… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Liberia: EPA Secures Three Projects Value U.S.$900,000 Through Canada to Institutionalize National Measuring Reporting Verification
The Government of Liberia through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with The Nature Compact (TNC) over the weekend concluded a three-day roundtable… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Hosts Three-Day Roundtable Dialogue On Climate Finance, Governance, and Measuring Reporting Verification
The Government of Liberia through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with The Nature Compact (TNC) on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 commenced a three-day… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Liberia: Environmental Protection Agency Fines East Int'l U.S.$150k for Backfilling Marshall Wetlands
East International Group, the Chinese firm reconstructing the Robertsfield Highway, has acknowledged violating the Environmental Protection and Management Law (EPML) of Liberia and… Read more »
December 23, 2022
Liberia: MCC Launches Climate Crisis Mitigation Project to Protect Vulnerable Communities
The City Government of Monrovia, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 launched the Monrovia Grow Green (MonGrow Green) Project with the aim of addressing climate change-related crisis… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Liberia: Liberia Expresses Support for the Formation of Biodiversity Trust Fund
The Deputy Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), Randall M. Dobayou said Liberia supports the establishment of a biodiversity trust fund… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Liberia: EPA, Proforest Produce Animation That Explains Importance of FPIC for Local Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and Proforest have produced a seven-minute animation that explains the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Launches Business Climate Dialogue
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in collaboration with the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, has officially launched a Business Climate Dialogue (BCD) in the country. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Egypt: At Climate Talks in Egypt, Young Liberian Activists Pull Back the Curtain
On 6 November, one year on from hosting COP26 in Glasgow, the UK handed over the Presidency of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to Egypt, and COP27 commenced in Sharm… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Liberia: New Eco-Brigades Challenged to Give Buchanan and Greenville Cities Facelift
Some 120 youths selected and trained to become Eco-brigades in Buchanan and Greenville have been urged to become ambassadors for their respective cities by initiating businesses… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Liberia: EJF Inducts CMA Leadership in Grand Bassa
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF, an International Environmental NGO), has inducted into office newly elected officials of what is known as the Collaborative Management… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Liberia: NDMA, IRC, Responds to Fahn Town, Flood Victims
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and its partner the International Rescue Committee (IRC) through its Relief and Response program have provided, assorted food and… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Liberia: A Call to End Reprisal Against Climate and Human Rights Defenders
The Mano River Union Civil Society Natural Rights and Governance Platform (MRU-CSO Platform) implores governments, the United Nations, International organizations and civil society… Read more »
Liberia: Joe Biden Sounds Alarms Over Harsh Impacts of Climate Change
United States President Joe Biden has weighed in on the extent to which climate change is devastating the livelihoods and economies of not only poor countries but also that of the… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Liberia: Inter-Faith Leaders At COP27 Unveil 10 Principles of Climate Repentance, Call Humanity to Action
Sharm El Sheik, Egypt: Climate Change many say is a very delicate issue and more of the sciences and not a religious or spiritual venture, but the ongoing climate change conference… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Liberia: President George Weah Calls On Emitters to Honor Their Financial Obligations
Liberia's President, George Weah, has told developed countries to honor the financial pledges to poor and low-income countries. President Weah was speaking at a gathering of world… Read more »
Liberia: EU Reportedly Concerned About FDA Managing Director's Alleged Undermining of Sustainability in the Sector
Liberia's forestry sector is gripped in crisis as the Managing Director, C. Mike Doryen has been accused of illegal grants of concessions to foreign companies while disregarding… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: U.S. Announces U.S.$150 Million to Support Climate Adaptation in Africa
Sheikh, Egypt - The United States government has announced it would provide USD 150 million to help African countries adapt to the effects of climate change. The announcement was… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Liberia: 120 Youth Selected in Sinoe and Bassa to Serve As Ecobrigade
Human activities and natural disasters can create erosion and all sorts of harm to the environment. Just like many countries, the situation remains the same in Liberia. To curtail… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: Far From Theory, Climate Change Is Already an Overwhelming Reality in Africa
An unprecedented sense of urgency now animates African countries to take action, adapt and build resilience. Every year, populations face increased flooding, high temperatures,… Read more »