Monrovia, Liberia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Government of Sweden and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) at its Mamba Point headquarters. Discussions, held in the Executive Conference Room, focused on advancing Liberia’s participation in the LIFT Climate Financing Initiative—a new global effort to mobilize climate finance for 12 African countries, with Liberia as the only West African country selected.

The LIFT Initiative aims to unlock large-scale, long-term financing for climate adaptation and mitigation, while accelerating green growth. It supports countries to develop bankable climate projects, strengthen institutional capacity, and attract international investment aligned with national priorities.

EPA Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, reaffirmed Liberia’s readiness to partner with global institutions to deliver measurable climate results. He underscored the EPA’s commitment to ensuring Liberia fully benefits from LIFT by advancing a pipeline of high-impact, investment-ready projects.

The delegation commended Liberia’s proactive engagement. A representative of the Swedish Government noted, “Liberia has demonstrated strong willingness to participate meaningfully in LIFT, and we are encouraged by the EPA’s leadership.” GGGI officials added that their mission is to identify capable national institutions to drive implementation, emphasizing that “Liberia stands out as a promising partner for effective climate finance delivery.”

The EPA will continue close coordination with Sweden, GGGI, and relevant national stakeholders to translate this collaboration into tangible investments that build resilience, cut emissions, and create green jobs across Liberia. Further updates will be provided as the partnership progresses.