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Liberia: Conserving Gola Forest: Sierra Leone & Liberia Unite for Peace, Sustainability

The governments of Liberia and Sierra Leone, in partnership with the United Nations, have launched the Resilience, Empowerment, Access and Peacebuilding (GOLA-REAP) project, aimed at protecting the biodiversity-rich Gola Rainforest while fostering peace and sustainable development. 

Liberia: Bassa Citizens Complain Chinese Company To Govt.

Residents of Citizens of Mat House, District #1, Dweh Section, Upper Lloydsville, Grand Bassa County, have filed a formal complaint to the Liberian government through the Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye for alleged environmental degradation, water pollution, and vandalized its forest and cultural places by a Chinese company, Hongtu Mining Company Limited (PL10040024).

Liberia: Grand Bassa Citizens Decried Mercury, Cyanide Pollution -Residents Fear Mass Death

As the situation of alleged reckless mining and pollution persists in Mat House Town, Dweh Community, District #1, Grand Bassa County, residents of that community have expressed fear of mass deaths if urgent steps are not taken to arrest the situation.

EU Grants €3 Million to Strengthen Forest Conservation in Southeastern Liberia

The Forestry Development Authority , alongside the European Union, the Irish Embassy, local authorities, and conservation partners, launched the €3.3 million ($3.5 million) SUSTAIN...

How ‘Country Palm’ Could Help Pave The Way Toward a Sustainable Palm Oil Future In Liberia

The oil palm tree is native to one of the largest contiguous blocks of lowland rainforest in West Africa, and provides food and habitat for many animals, including threatened species.

Liberia: EPA Fines Sethi Bros $US5,000 For Major Safety Lapses

The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has fined Sethi Ferro Fabrik $5,000 and ordered the company to meet strict safety requirements before reopening its oxygen plant.

Nigeria, Liberia Explore Joint Efforts to Tackle Climate Challenges

Liberia is seeking Nigeria’s expertise on climate change solutions to help tackle the environmental challenges facing both countries. In a visit to Nigeria’s National Assembly...

Liberia Launches Ambitious Five-Year Environmental Protection Plan

The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan aimed at bolstering environmental governance and...

Liberia Backs IMO carbon tax Deal

Climate progressives at the IMO have hailed growing support for a flat carbon levy on shipping emissions, with as many as 50 nations now in support, including the three biggest flag states. 

Liberia: Banning Toxic Paint: EPA, NPHIL Sign Regulation

Liberia’s public health and environmental agencies officials have signed regulations aiming to phase out the production, sale, and importation of lead-based paints in Liberia within the next three years, nearly five decades after it was banned in the United States.

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