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<p>Monrovia, March 3, 2026_The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has begun a two-day working session aimed at strengthening the integration of gender into Liberia’s Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Sustainable and Resilient Development Implementation (SRDIM) Plans.</p>
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<p>The session is taking place at the Stella Maris Polytechnic, Blue and Green Room, in Sinkor, Monrovia, from March 3–4, 2026. It brings together government officials, development partners, donors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.</p>
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<p>Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Agency, the Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Mr. Anthony S. Kollie, welcomed participants and thanked partners for their support.</p>
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<p>He said the engagement is being held under the “Resilient Livelihoods and Inclusive Adaptation for Liberia (RESILIA Liberia)” initiative.</p>
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<p>According to Mr. Kollie, Liberia is already experiencing the effects of climate change. He mentioned rising sea levels and coastal erosion in Monrovia and other coastal counties, irregular rainfall, flooding, and long dry seasons.</p>
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<p>“These changes are affecting our people’s livelihoods, food security, and basic services,” he said. “Rural communities, indigenous people, women, and young people are among those most at risk because they depend heavily on climate-sensitive resources.”</p>
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<p>Mr. Kollie explained that through the RESILIA Liberia initiative, and with support from the Adaptation Fund, Liberia is working to expand practical, community-based adaptation solutions.</p>
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<p>He said these solutions include resilient farming methods such as agroforestry and crop diversification, restoring degraded land, and improving important infrastructure and services. These include water systems, storage, and processing facilities to make adaptation efforts real and effective at the local level.</p>
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<p>He stressed that the initiative places communities at the center of decision-making. The goal, he said, is not only to help Liberians cope with climate change but also to create green and climate-resilient jobs that will help citizens build better futures.</p>
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<p>“This working session is an important step in turning Liberia’s National Adaptation Plan and Nationally Determined Contribution into real actions at the county level,” Mr. Kollie noted.</p>
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<p>He encouraged participants to actively take part in discussions, share experiences, and build strong networks that will continue even after the project funding ends.</p>
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