Tag Archives: Climate Change

Ganta, Nimba County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with the Liberian Legislature’s Committee on Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment, has launched an intensive Climate Learning and Exchange Forum for lawmakers. This three-day forum, running from February 14 to February 16, 2025, in Ganta, Nimba County, has convened more than 38 legislators to engage …

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: Joseph Titus Yekeryan KPAYMUE, Bong County – Kermue Jutee returns from his 10 acres of beans, pepper, and okra farm on a wet Saturday afternoon, looking very frustrated. As a well-known  Farmer who has been cultivating big plots of land over the past 10 years, he  is now worried about what else to do to earn money to support his …

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 …