Environmental News

Press Release/05/17/2024 A recent meeting between a World Bank delegation and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection centered on initiating a climate financing project. The delegation presented a comprehensive overview and analysis of existing plans and mechanisms for implementing a robust climate financing program. The World Bank, an international financial institution providing loans and grants, shared its commitment …

Story Written By: Darlington Porkpa/[email protected]/+231770127075 Amid the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, farmers in Bong County situated in central Liberia are increasingly turning to charcoal production as an alternative source of income, exacerbating concerns over deforestation and environmental degradation. The region renowned for its agricultural productivity, has been grappling with erratic weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and declining crop …

Press Release  The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has concluded its 1st sitting of the newly established policy council consistent with the Act establishing the EPA in 2003 at Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. The policy council convened from May 3-4, 2024 with technical support from the EPA and UNDP with funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). …

Liberian Environmentalist— Mark E. Tambah is concerned about the massive degradation of wetlands, one of the country’s most productive ecosystems now facing serious threats from its growing population. Tambah is a trained environmentalist, registered Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and a satisfied expert to review developing countries. Since 2013, Tamba has taught at various universities in Liberia including the University …

Story By Samuel Borlay / [email protected] In a recent plea to President Joseph N Boakai, the Lofa County Coordinator for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Sakou Nyan, highlighted the absence of disabled individuals in local leadership positions within Lofa County. Mr. Nyan’s call for inclusion stemmed from the omission of persons with disabilities in the recent appointments made by President Joseph …