Bong County, Liberia – Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASD) has successfully concluded a Youth Conference on Climate Justice in Bong County, held with support from Action Aid Liberia. The conference brought together over 75 youths to discuss climate-related challenges and explore solutions to build resilience in vulnerable communities. The event focused on empowering young people with knowledge and …

By: Mellish Gbor/Nimba County /  [email protected] An emerging youth-driven agriculture organization, Sons of the Soil Agrarian Organization (SOS-AID) has launched large-scale Aloe Vera production in Nimba County. Founded on August 9, 2021, by a group of passionate, certified young agriculturists, SOS-AID is making waves in the agricultural sector with its innovative and community-focused approach. The organization’s latest initiative centers on …

By MOA Communication Team  Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to boosting rice production in Liberia following a four-day visit to Nimba County. At the end of his visit, Dr. Nuetah announced an increase in the county’s lowland rice cultivation target from 1,500 to 1,700 hectares, citing the strong motivation of local farmers to support …

Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. BOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu – In the Bondi Mandingo Community Forest of Liberia’s Bopolu District, the shadows of a logging industry’s past linger, casting a complex web of challenges and opportunities for the community. For years, logging companies have invaded their lands, cutting down massive trees and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Though the promise of …

Written By: Student Kolu Jallah, Master’s Candidate, Sustainable Development, School of Global Affairs and Policy, Cuttington University  Like many other nations, Liberia is facing a formidable challenge of climate change. With its vulnerable geography, limited resources, and gradual increase in population, Liberia stands at a frontline to climate-related risk. The impact of climate change is intense with the high humidity …

By  Jefferson Massah, LAEJN  Monrovia – The ongoing electricity rationing in Liberia has triggered a significant rise in charcoal production, as households and businesses increasingly turn to alternative fuel sources. While this shift serves as a temporary solution to power shortages, it is causing severe environmental damage, raising concerns among conservationists and policymakers. Charcoal has long been a staple energy …

Nukanah Kollie /[email protected] The Panta Pride Foundation, in partnership with Collective Impact United and the Liberian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), has formalized an agreement to develop a 500-acre lowland rice farming project in Panta District, Bong County. Panta Pride Foundation will serve as the in-country research and development partner for Collective Impact United. At the signing ceremony, Dr. …

By LAEJNET Reporter  In a move to strengthen Liberia’s agricultural sector and tackle food insecurity, the Liberians Feed Yourself Agriculture Initiative (LIFAI-Inc) has engaged in a strategic discussion with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to explore opportunities for partnership and investment. According to the CEO of the group, James Kollie Galakpai meeting convened in Tinsue Town, Salayea District, …

By Mellish Gbor, Nimba County/[email protected]  The San-Kwadoo Agriculture Cooperative in Sahnpa, Blinon Administrative District is making significant strides in improving food security in Nimba County through innovative farming practices and community-driven agricultural initiatives. The cooperative, established by local farmers, has become a model of resilience and productivity, boosting livelihoods and reinforcing the agricultural sector as a pillar of economic growth …

By: Moses Geply/Maryland County Harper, Maryland County—In a bold move to reshape the economic landscape of Maryland County, young people are leading efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector, defying the notion that Liberia’s youth are solely focused on politics for personal gain. Spearheaded by the Maryland Youth Development Association (MYDA), this movement is championing local rice production to combat food …