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 »
November 01, 2022
Liberia: NEKTAA Launches U.S.$18,000 'Water for Life' Project in New Kru Town
The New Kru Town Association in the Americas (NEKTAA) has launched a 'water for life' project, valued at US$18,000, in the Borough of New Kru Town in collaboration with… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Liberia: Pres. Weah Leads Government in Rallying Partners, International Community to Support Liberia's Climate Agenda
President George M. Weah has made a repeated call on Liberia's donor partners and the international community to support the country's ambitious climate agenda, the Nationally… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Liberia: Farmers In Dire Need Of Just Adaptation And Mitigation To Climate Change
Over the past few months many parts of Liberia have experienced flooding following heavy rainstorms. The floods have driven many people, mainly the poor, out of their homes, and… Read more »
Liberia: Youths Benefit From Climate Change Leadership Training
The Partnership for Environmental Action on Climate Change and Ecosystem Protection (PEACCEP) in partnership with the Liberian Youth and Civil Society Environmental Secretariat has… Read more »
Liberia: President Weah Leads Liberia's Drive To Implement Its Nationally Determined Contributions
President George Weah is expected to formally open a high-level meeting organized by Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Liberia's Revised Nationally Determined… Read more »
October 14, 2022
São Tomé and Príncipe: SCNL Welcomes Sao Tome Birdlife and Government Partners
As part of the implementation of the activities of the EU-funded Project, PAPFor, strengthening the Birdlife partnership is key to achieving the outcome of the PAPFor Project. As… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Liberia: Residents of Jikardor Town in Cape Mount Demand Relocation After Chemical Affected Their Town
Grand Cape Mount County - Residents of Jikardor Town, Grand Cape Mount County are calling for the relocation of their town after the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation chemical spill… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Liberia: Liberia Land Authority, Forestry Development Authority Sign MOU for Land Formalization Around Protected Areas
The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and define the scope of land… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Liberia: Liberia Validates Document to Monitor National Adaptation Plan
Stakeholders At a One day technical workshop have validated a framework document for the monitoring, evaluation, and learning system for the country's National Adaptation Plan… Read more »
Liberia: The Media May Have Lost Thousands Over Abandoned Logs
The Liberian media may have lost up to an estimated US$63,250 over the failure of the Forestry Development Agency (FDA) to auction logs, timber and timber products abandoned by… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Tanzania: Six Liberian Technicians Benefit From Natural Resources Governance Training in Tanzania
Six Liberian environmental scientists and technicians from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ministry of Mine and Energy have completed a two-week intensive… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Liberia: Masayaha - Villagers Protest Against Firm for Forest Benefits
Editor's Note: This is the third part of a series on a string of illegal activities by Masayaha Logging Company, which operates in Grand Bassa County. Read more »
Liberia: Conservation Organizations Petition Mines and Energy Minister to Rescind Decision Threatening Marshall Wetlands
Several local and international conservation organizations and their strategic partners are calling on the Ministry of Mines and Energy through Minister Gersler E. Murray to… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Liberia: EPA Seeks Support to Develop NDC's Tracking Tool
Jefferson F. Nyandibo, Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) Coordinator and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Focal Point in Liberia has pleaded… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Liberia: Liberia to Benefit From U.S.$3 Trillion of Green Investment
Liberia's strive to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change has been recognized as the Government of Liberia has been shortlisted for the 2022 Africa… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Liberia: LIMA Recommits to Greener Shipping Treaty On World Maritime Day
September 29 each year is celebrated globally as World Maritime Day. The day is set aside to focus attention on the importance of maritime safety, security and the sustainable… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Liberia: FDA Fails to Punish Company for Chain of Illegal Logging
Editor's Note: This is the first of a series on illegal logging activities by Masayaha Logging Company, which works in Grand Bassa County. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Liberia: Govt Commits U.S.$ 50,000 for Environmental Knowledge Management System Sustainability
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has committed US$ 50,000 for the management and sustainability of the Environmental Knowledge… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Liberia: EPA Executive Director Rallies Regional Support to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Antimicrobial Diseases
The Executive Director of Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh has called for a united front to tackle the menace of plastic pollution across the… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Liberia: Liberia to Host Forest and Climate Resilience Forum
The Government of Liberia with support from the World Bank, the Government of Norway, and donor partners is organizing a high-level international forum to highlight the… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Liberia: Rights Groups Seeks EPA's Intervention in Mafra River Pollution, Says It's Affecting Women and Girls
Liberia's quest for a revamped economy after 14 years of civil war launched an economic reconstruction strategy. This included the exploration of its rich mineral deposits… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Liberia: WASH Commission Clears Bravo Mineral Water Company to Resume Production
The National Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Commission has ordered Bravo Water Company to reopen its doors to its customers and resume production. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Liberia: Villagers Managing Forest but Sector Woes Haunt Them
Throughout the two bordering clans of Jo River and Nyorwein far away in the Central River Cess District, villagers expect their logging agreement with Magna Logging Corporation to… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Liberia: Tackling Poor Waste Management Partners Call for Community-Driven Approach
UNDP Liberia Resident Representative and the Office of the Mayor of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) in Liberia on 13… Read more »