Environmental News

By Press Release The European Union-funded Communities for Fisheries Project has concluded a two-day journalists workshop under the theme, ‘Enhancing investigative journalism workshop in Liberia’s Fisheries sector’ in Monrovia with the Deputy Director General for Technical Services at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA highlighting the impact the project is having on the Liberian Fisheries sector, mainly through the …

By Jeremiah Mulbah Speaking at the Eco-Stove Training Program graduation in Ganta on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, and CEO   called on the newly certified graduates to utilize their skills in advancing environmental sustainability and mitigating climate change. Dr. Yarkpawolo highlighted the historical richness of Nimba’s forests, which were …

By: Yawah Y. Jaivey & Emmanuel Tophic Degleh Residents along the riverfront of the Nyarfor River in Margibi County continue to witness the devastating impact of unchecked industrial waste disposal. Local water sources, once clean and teeming with life, have turned into toxic reservoirs. Streams essential for drinking water now carry the deadly burden of hazardous chemicals. The aquatic life …

EPA Press Statement The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia with funding from Conservation International today Thursday, August 1, 2024, Launched the Global Mangrove Alliance Liberia chapter at the Mamba Point Hotel in Monrovia. Launching the Alliance officially, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarpawolo asserted that the program will cut across academia, people living alongside the mangroves, and stakeholders amongst others. According to …

EU Press Release  Following the extreme rainfall between 28 June – 1 July 2024 and the resulting flooding in Montserrado, Bong, and Grand Cape Mount counties, the European Union has allocated emergency humanitarian funding of EUR 130,000 [141.028,55 United States dollars], to help alleviate the plight of those affected by the floods. With the rains expected to continue until September, …

EPA Press Release  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is set to implement the $10 million Strengthening Agricultural Resilience through Transformational Livelihood Adaptation (SARTLA) project in Liberia. Speaking at the opening of a workshop on July 22, 2024, Deputy Executive Director Honorable Dweh Boley emphasized that Liberia, through UNDP, will …

Story  written by Liberia News Agency (LINA) The European Union-funded Project (Communities for Fisheries) implemented by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), has unveiled plans to further impact the Liberian Fisheries sector through the mapping of fishers’ landing smoking spaces and Territorial Use rights for Fishing (TURF). The plans are for Collaborative Management Associations (CMAs) to support the National Fisheries and …

Story  written by Liberia News Agency Grand Cape Mount County Senator, Dabah Varpilah has called for immediate intervention to address the alarming invasion of elephants disrupting farming activities in the county. In her communication to the Senate Plenary dated July 2, 2024, Senator Varpilah highlighted the elephants’ invasions in Gola Konneh District, which according to her, is undermining farming activities …

By SDI Communication Team The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) through its Community Rights and Corporate Governance Program (CRCGP) is in Sinoe County creating awareness of the National Oil Palm Strategy and Action Plan of Liberia (NOPSAP) NOPSAP is a five-year strategic plan developed by the government of Liberia through the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the private sector (oil …

By Firestone Liberia Communication Team Firestone Liberia, in collaboration with Carbonibus, an international carbon offset program developer focused on high-impact projects in sub-Saharan Africa, has introduced a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing access to clean cooking solutions for Liberian families. This partnership seeks to address the challenges faced by households that rely on traditional cooking methods, which often involve the …