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Progress was reported on critical coastal defense projects in West Point and Greenville, Sinoe County, alongside continued efforts to document county action plans for Liberia’s 15 counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Director emphasized strengthened enforcement actions, noting that holding polluters accountable has directly contributed to safeguarding environmental protection, public health, and saving lives. Important regulatory strides were highlighted, including the introduction of Net-Metering and Noise Pollution regulations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking ahead to 2026, the EPA outlined its priorities, including the construction of new EPA offices in five counties, expansion of the climate finance pipeline, and intensified enforcement of the Environmental Protection and Management Law (EPML).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The briefing also acknowledged challenges, such as the rapid rise in excavator use contributing to forest degradation from unregulated mining, the illegal importation of hazardous chemicals like cyanide, ongoing wetland degradation, and persistent budgetary constraints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In response, the Agency called for increased Senate support through legislative reforms, enhanced budget allocations, and the approval of a USD 400,000 supplementary budget for wetland protection equipment, along with broader job creation strategies linked to environmental management.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the visit, the Senate Pro Tempore toured the EPA’s state-of-the-art environmental laboratory. The Director of Environmental Research and Radiation Services (ERRS), Mr. Rafael Ngumbu, provided a detailed overview of the facility’s capabilities, which include advanced testing of soil, water, and air quality to support pollution control, environmental compliance, and public health protection. The laboratory also plays a critical role in chemical analysis, environmental forensics, climate-related research, and emerging areas such as blue carbon assessment and natural capital accounting. It supports national and international reporting obligations, early warning systems, and evidence-based policymaking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In her remarks, the Senate Pro Tempore expressed strong appreciation for the EPA’s work and leadership in environmental protection and climate action. 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The inspectors gained both theory and practical knowledge on how countries can move to low-carbon development and build strong systems to respond to climate change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They also learned about China’s development model, including its focus on green growth and environmental protection. As part of the training, they visited renewable energy sites, digital economy centers, and rural development projects. These visits helped them understand how China is working to achieve its carbon goals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The program also included discussions on how digital tools can support green transformation. Participants engaged with experts and research institutions, gaining ideas that can be applied in Liberia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the inspectors took part in cultural activities, including visits to the Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven, helping to promote cultural exchange and learning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upon their return, the three inspectors visited the Executive Director of the EPA, Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, at his office in Monrovia. They thanked him for the opportunity and support that made their participation possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They said the training has improved their skills and knowledge and will help them do their work better. They promised to use what they learned to support environmental protection and strengthen enforcement across Liberia. They also committed to sharing the knowledge with other staff of the agency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The inspectors also praised the Chinese Embassy in Liberia for providing the opportunity. They described the program as important for building the capacity of Liberian professionals and strengthening cooperation between Liberia and China.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For his part, Dr. Yarkpawolo welcomed the inspectors back and congratulated them for completing the training. He said building the capacity of EPA staff remains a key focus of his leadership.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He noted that giving staff international exposure helps improve the work of the agency and prepares them to better handle environmental challenges. 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The participants were Mrs. Danise Love Dennis-Dodoo, Head of Media and Corporate Communications, and Mr. Jeremiah Mulbah, Communications Specialist, with Mrs. Dodoo leading the Liberian delegation throughout the program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training, held in La Somone, Senegal from April 13–15, 2026, brought together more than 60 negotiators from Anglophone and Francophone African countries to sharpen practical negotiating skills under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mrs. Dodoo led Liberia’s delegation, steering the team’s engagement across thematic areas, while Mr. Mulbah contributed his expertise in communications strategy and policy framing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the practical sessions on how negotiators take the floor, Mrs. Dodoo served as the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) Chair, guiding the group’s floor presence and strategy, and Mr. Mulbah followed suit by acting as the European Union (EU) Chair, representing one of the core blocs under UNFCCC negotiations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The two Liberian staff focused their efforts on critical negotiation themes: Mrs. Dodoo concentrated on Transparency, while Mr. Mulbah tackled Loss and Damage, areas central to Liberia’s climate resilience and adaptation needs. 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The training aimed to empower participants to articulate LDC’s climate priorities clearly, advocate for necessary support, and strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration at future negotiations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The significance of this participation goes beyond personal skill development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Liberia, a nation with a small greenhouse gas footprint, continues to bear the brunt of climate impacts such as flooding, heavy rainfall, and coastal erosion. The knowledge gained from this training equips Liberia to push for stronger international backing for resilience, adaptation, and funding that can help communities back home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a substantial signal of Liberia’s growing readiness, both staff completed a post-training assessment and were awarded certificates of completion, recognizing their mastery of the program’s core competencies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the close of the training, Mrs. Dodoo expressed gratitude to the EPA for the support that made their participation possible and highlighted how the experience enhances Liberia’s voice on the world stage.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She emphasized that the capacity-building effort will enable Liberia to speak more forcefully and coherently in international climate conversations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We may not be a large emitter, but Liberia is among those feeling the severe effects of climate change,” she remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Trainings like this prepare Liberia’s next generation of negotiators to take a national role and secure the assistance our communities need.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Liberia also extends heartfelt appreciation to the organizers for the impactful training and for enabling Liberian representatives to engage with confidence and clarity. The knowledge and connections gained through ENDA Énergie, IIED, Legal Response International, and the LDC Group will be shared across the EPA to strengthen the institution’s ongoing climate diplomacy and advocacy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Liberia EPA Staff Complete Regional Climate Negotiations Training, Earn Certificates','','inherit','closed','closed','','5865-revision-v1','','','2026-04-22 12:51:27','2026-04-22 12:51:27','',5865,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5867',0,'revision','',0),(5868,38,'2026-04-19 17:41:00','2026-04-19 17:41:00','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monrovia, Liberia, April 19, 2026 – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in partnership with the private sector, on Friday, April 17, 2026, marked a significant milestone in advancing sustainable development with the official commissioning of the Duraplast Plastic Recycling Plant and the groundbreaking of the Sethi Ferro Fabrik Steel Plant – Phase II at the Monrovia Industrial Park. The ceremony was graced by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., alongside senior government officials, development partners, and private sector leaders .</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his remarks, President Boakai reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability, job creation, and private sector-led growth, emphasizing that Liberia must move from wastefulness to productivity by turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities. The President highlighted that initiatives such as the Duraplast facility represent practical steps toward achieving national development priorities under the ARREST Agenda, particularly in sanitation, youth empowerment, and industrialization.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5869,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CEO-738x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5869\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, emphasized that the project directly responds to the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. He noted that plastic pollution remains a major environmental threat in Liberia, contributing to clogged drainage systems, soil degradation, and water contamination.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed that under the leadership of President Boakai, the EPA, in collaboration with city corporations and stakeholders, developed the 2024 National Solid Waste Management Policy, a private sector-driven framework designed to modernize waste management and promote investment in recycling and waste-to-energy solutions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He further highlighted that the Sethi Group of Companies is among the first to operationalize this policy through the establishment of the Duraplast recycling facility, while additional investments are already underway, including a similar plant in Bensonville which is a waste-to-energy initiative by Green Guard Eco Solution.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EPA and the Monrovia City Corporation, with support from MRV Canada, have also established an organic waste composting facility in Fiamah to convert organic waste into compost for agricultural use.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Duraplast Plastic Recycling Plant is expected to process up to 600 metric tons of plastic waste per month, significantly reducing urban pollution while supporting the circular economy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility incorporates a closed-loop water filtration system to prevent chemical runoff into the Mesurado River and surrounding wetlands, as well as high-efficiency thermal systems to minimize air emissions. These measures demonstrate strong alignment with national environmental standards and international best practices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beyond its environmental benefits, the project is poised to generate substantial socio-economic impact. It is expected to create over 200 direct jobs and more than 1,000 indirect livelihood opportunities, particularly benefiting youth and women engaged in community-based waste collection enterprises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility will also promote worker safety through strict occupational health and safety protocols, including mandatory use of personal protective equipment and fair labor practices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In line with the Government’s “Buy Liberia” initiative, the plant will transform plastic waste—such as water sachets, bottles, and containers—into locally manufactured products including pipes, buckets, and chairs, thereby reducing reliance on imports and strengthening domestic industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility will recycle key plastic types including LDPE, HDPE, PET, and PP, which constitute a significant portion of Liberia’s urban waste stream.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo concluded by commending the Sethi Group of Companies for their investment and leadership, noting that the project represents a turning point in Liberia’s transition from waste management to resource recovery and green industrialization.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is not just a plant,” he stated. “It is a symbol of a new direction for Liberia—where waste becomes wealth, where policy meets action, and where environmental protection drives economic transformation.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photos credit: Executive Mansion Liberia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','President Boakai, EPA, and Partners Commission Major Plastic Recycling Plant in Monrovia','','publish','open','open','','president-boakai-epa-and-partners-commission-major-plastic-recycling-plant-in-monrovia','','','2026-04-22 17:47:34','2026-04-22 17:47:34','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5868',18,'post','',0),(5869,38,'2026-04-22 17:44:30','2026-04-22 17:44:30','','CEO','','inherit','open','closed','','ceo','','','2026-04-22 17:44:30','2026-04-22 17:44:30','',5868,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CEO.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5870,38,'2026-04-22 17:44:59','2026-04-22 17:44:59','','sette new2','','inherit','open','closed','','sette-new2','','','2026-04-22 17:44:59','2026-04-22 17:44:59','',5868,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sette-new2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5871,38,'2026-04-22 17:47:31','2026-04-22 17:47:31','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monrovia, Liberia, April 19, 2026 – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in partnership with the private sector, on Friday, April 17, 2026, marked a significant milestone in advancing sustainable development with the official commissioning of the Duraplast Plastic Recycling Plant and the groundbreaking of the Sethi Ferro Fabrik Steel Plant – Phase II at the Monrovia Industrial Park. The ceremony was graced by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., alongside senior government officials, development partners, and private sector leaders .</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his remarks, President Boakai reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability, job creation, and private sector-led growth, emphasizing that Liberia must move from wastefulness to productivity by turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities. The President highlighted that initiatives such as the Duraplast facility represent practical steps toward achieving national development priorities under the ARREST Agenda, particularly in sanitation, youth empowerment, and industrialization.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5869,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CEO-738x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5869\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, emphasized that the project directly responds to the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. He noted that plastic pollution remains a major environmental threat in Liberia, contributing to clogged drainage systems, soil degradation, and water contamination.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed that under the leadership of President Boakai, the EPA, in collaboration with city corporations and stakeholders, developed the 2024 National Solid Waste Management Policy, a private sector-driven framework designed to modernize waste management and promote investment in recycling and waste-to-energy solutions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He further highlighted that the Sethi Group of Companies is among the first to operationalize this policy through the establishment of the Duraplast recycling facility, while additional investments are already underway, including a similar plant in Bensonville which is a waste-to-energy initiative by Green Guard Eco Solution.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EPA and the Monrovia City Corporation, with support from MRV Canada, have also established an organic waste composting facility in Fiamah to convert organic waste into compost for agricultural use.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Duraplast Plastic Recycling Plant is expected to process up to 600 metric tons of plastic waste per month, significantly reducing urban pollution while supporting the circular economy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility incorporates a closed-loop water filtration system to prevent chemical runoff into the Mesurado River and surrounding wetlands, as well as high-efficiency thermal systems to minimize air emissions. These measures demonstrate strong alignment with national environmental standards and international best practices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beyond its environmental benefits, the project is poised to generate substantial socio-economic impact. It is expected to create over 200 direct jobs and more than 1,000 indirect livelihood opportunities, particularly benefiting youth and women engaged in community-based waste collection enterprises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility will also promote worker safety through strict occupational health and safety protocols, including mandatory use of personal protective equipment and fair labor practices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In line with the Government’s “Buy Liberia” initiative, the plant will transform plastic waste—such as water sachets, bottles, and containers—into locally manufactured products including pipes, buckets, and chairs, thereby reducing reliance on imports and strengthening domestic industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility will recycle key plastic types including LDPE, HDPE, PET, and PP, which constitute a significant portion of Liberia’s urban waste stream.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo concluded by commending the Sethi Group of Companies for their investment and leadership, noting that the project represents a turning point in Liberia’s transition from waste management to resource recovery and green industrialization.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is not just a plant,” he stated. “It is a symbol of a new direction for Liberia—where waste becomes wealth, where policy meets action, and where environmental protection drives economic transformation.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photos credit: Executive Mansion Liberia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','President Boakai, EPA, and Partners Commission Major Plastic Recycling Plant in Monrovia','','inherit','closed','closed','','5868-revision-v1','','','2026-04-22 17:47:31','2026-04-22 17:47:31','',5868,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5871',0,'revision','',0),(5872,38,'2026-04-17 17:48:03','2026-04-17 17:48:03','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Washington, D.C, April 17, 2026 — Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has outlined the country’s long-term climate vision and development strategy at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, emphasizing both urgent climate vulnerability and ambitious national reform efforts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking at the 15th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action held on the margins of the annual gathering in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Minister Ngafuan positioned Liberia as a low-emitting but highly climate-vulnerable nation seeking stronger global partnership and fair financing mechanisms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He noted that Liberia continues to face serious environmental threats, including rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and shifting rainfall patterns that are already disrupting agriculture, infrastructure, and livelihoods. With nearly 60 percent of the population living along coastal areas, he warned that extreme weather events pose a significant risk to homes, businesses, and national stability.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite these challenges, Minister Ngafuan emphasized that Liberia has remained committed to global climate action. He recalled the country’s early support for the Paris Agreement and ongoing efforts to protect and sustainably manage its forest resources, which form part of the Upper Guinean rainforest system, one of the world’s most important carbon sinks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A central highlight of his address was Liberia’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), which sets an ambitious target of a 64 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 compared to business-as-usual levels, alongside a long-term pathway toward net-zero emissions by 2050.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Minister explained that the revised NDC is not only a climate document but also a national development blueprint. He said, it integrates key sectors such as energy transition, agriculture and food systems, forestry and land use, transport, waste management, and public health resilience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our aim is to ensure that climate action drives growth, creates jobs, and reduces poverty,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister Ngafuan highlighted ongoing national initiatives, including the expansion of climate-smart agriculture to improve food security, renewable energy investments to reduce dependence on biomass, and coastal protection interventions in vulnerable communities such as West Point and Greenville. These interventions, according to him, combine nature-based solutions with resilient infrastructure designed to safeguard lives and property.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also stressed Liberia’s commitment to inclusive climate governance, noting the increasing involvement of women, youth, and local communities in planning and decision-making processes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, he cautioned that implementation of Liberia’s climate agenda remains heavily dependent on external financing. He disclosed that more than 80 percent of mitigation targets and a significant portion of adaptation efforts rely on international support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Climate change poses a real macro-fiscal risk to Liberia,” Minister Ngafuan warned, adding that without urgent action, it could slow economic growth, widen inequality, and deepen poverty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister Ngafuan further pointed to structural challenges such as limited fiscal space, weak data systems, and monitoring constraints, which continue to affect implementation capacity. He also acknowledged that economic expansion in sectors such as mining and agriculture presents environmental risks if not managed sustainably.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his appeal to development partners, the Minister called for predictable, adequate, and accessible climate finance. He emphasized the need for increased adaptation funding, particularly for coastal defense, resilient infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He further urged stronger international cooperation in supporting forest conservation efforts, describing Liberia’s forests as a “global public good” that requires fair and sustained compensation, including improved access to carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris framework.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister Ngafuan also called for deeper collaboration with multilateral institutions, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, to expand concessional financing, support debt-for-climate solutions, and strengthen early warning systems and institutional capacity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He urged global partners to support Liberia’s climate journey in a spirit of solidarity and shared responsibility.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Liberia is doing its part. We ask the world to walk this path with us,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His remarks come as developing nations continue to press for greater equity in global cliMinister Ngafuan Outlines Liberia’s Climate Vision at World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Washington, D.C, April 16, 2026 — Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has outlined the country’s long-term climate vision and development strategy at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, emphasizing both urgent climate vulnerability and ambitious national reform efforts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking at the 15th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action held on the margins of the annual gathering in Washington, D.C. 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He recalled the country’s early support for the Paris Agreement and ongoing efforts to protect and sustainably manage its forest resources, which form part of the Upper Guinean rainforest system, one of the world’s most important carbon sinks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A central highlight of his address was Liberia’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), which sets an ambitious target of a 64 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 compared to business-as-usual levels, alongside a long-term pathway toward net-zero emissions by 2050.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Minister explained that the revised NDC is not only a climate document but also a national development blueprint. 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They are Victoria Jones Harmon, Head of EPA Inspectors in Margibi County, Victor Gblee, Head of Inspectors in Bong County, and Romel Fahnbulleh, an EPA Inspector in Montserrado County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training, held from April 10 to April 23, was organized under the Global Development Initiative. It brought together participants from different countries to build knowledge and strengthen cooperation on climate change and sustainable development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the program, the participants learned about carbon peaking, carbon neutrality, and ways countries can grow their economies while protecting the environment. These are key areas under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training included classroom lectures, group discussions, and field visits. The inspectors gained both theory and practical knowledge on how countries can move to low-carbon development and build strong systems to respond to climate change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They also learned about China’s development model, including its focus on green growth and environmental protection. As part of the training, they visited renewable energy sites, digital economy centers, and rural development projects. These visits helped them understand how China is working to achieve its carbon goals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The program also included discussions on how digital tools can support green transformation. Participants engaged with experts and research institutions, gaining ideas that can be applied in Liberia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the inspectors took part in cultural activities, including visits to the Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven, helping to promote cultural exchange and learning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upon their return, the three inspectors visited the Executive Director of the EPA, Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, at his office in Monrovia. They thanked him for the opportunity and support that made their participation possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They said the training has improved their skills and knowledge and will help them do their work better. They promised to use what they learned to support environmental protection and strengthen enforcement across Liberia. They also committed to sharing the knowledge with other staff of the agency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The inspectors also praised the Chinese Embassy in Liberia for providing the opportunity. They described the program as important for building the capacity of Liberian professionals and strengthening cooperation between Liberia and China.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For his part, Dr. Yarkpawolo welcomed the inspectors back and congratulated them for completing the training. He said building the capacity of EPA staff remains a key focus of his leadership.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He noted that giving staff international exposure helps improve the work of the agency and prepares them to better handle environmental challenges. He encouraged the inspectors to apply what they learned and train others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo also reaffirmed his commitment to continue working with partners to provide more training opportunities. He said such efforts will help strengthen the EPA and support sustainable development in Liberia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','EPA Staff Returns From China After Completing Climate Training in Carbon Neutrality and Green Economy Development','','inherit','closed','closed','','5881-revision-v1','','','2026-04-29 11:32:38','2026-04-29 11:32:38','',5881,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5883',0,'revision','',0),(5884,38,'2026-04-29 11:34:47','2026-04-29 11:34:47','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monrovia, April 29, 2026_The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel K. 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Some of the things we are doing now were not even there prior to the war,” he noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo described the government as one focused on building strong systems that will have long-term impact on the country’s development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think this government is a government of foundation. And when the foundation is laid properly, Liberia will move forward,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EPA Executive Director also highlighted ongoing work at the agency, noting that several new policies and regulations are being introduced to protect the environment and public safety.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He disclosed that the EPA Board has recently passed a new regulation on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), aimed at ensuring the safe use of cooking gas across the country. The regulation covers the full process, from importation to household use, including safety training to prevent accidents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, Dr. Yarkpawolo raised concern about noise pollution, calling on Liberians to be mindful of others, especially at night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People need to sleep, people need to work, and children need to study. We must reduce unnecessary noise,” he stressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said the EPA will continue public awareness efforts to educate citizens on environmental safety and regulations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo expressed confidence that with the current pace of reforms, Liberia is on the right path toward sustainable growth and development</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','EPA Executive Director Applauds Government’s Development Efforts Across Key Sectors','','publish','open','open','','epa-executive-director-applauds-governments-development-efforts-across-key-sectors','','','2026-04-29 11:34:51','2026-04-29 11:34:51','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5884',13,'post','',0),(5885,38,'2026-04-29 11:34:06','2026-04-29 11:34:06','','today','','inherit','open','closed','','today-2','','','2026-04-29 11:34:06','2026-04-29 11:34:06','',5884,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/today-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5886,38,'2026-04-29 11:34:47','2026-04-29 11:34:47','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monrovia, April 29, 2026_The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel K. 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Some of the things we are doing now were not even there prior to the war,” he noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo described the government as one focused on building strong systems that will have long-term impact on the country’s development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think this government is a government of foundation. And when the foundation is laid properly, Liberia will move forward,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EPA Executive Director also highlighted ongoing work at the agency, noting that several new policies and regulations are being introduced to protect the environment and public safety.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He disclosed that the EPA Board has recently passed a new regulation on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), aimed at ensuring the safe use of cooking gas across the country. The regulation covers the full process, from importation to household use, including safety training to prevent accidents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, Dr. Yarkpawolo raised concern about noise pollution, calling on Liberians to be mindful of others, especially at night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People need to sleep, people need to work, and children need to study. We must reduce unnecessary noise,” he stressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said the EPA will continue public awareness efforts to educate citizens on environmental safety and regulations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Yarkpawolo expressed confidence that with the current pace of reforms, Liberia is on the right path toward sustainable growth and development</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','EPA Executive Director Applauds Government’s Development Efforts Across Key Sectors','','inherit','closed','closed','','5884-revision-v1','','','2026-04-29 11:34:47','2026-04-29 11:34:47','',5884,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5886',0,'revision','',0),(5895,38,'2026-05-26 12:44:43','2026-05-26 12:44:43','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nLiberia possesses natural resources and fertile land along with valuable fishing areas; however, it grapples with development hurdles linked to environmental damage and inadequate infrastructure and institutions despite its abundance of resources. The nation encounters difficulties in enhancing smallholder agriculture and fisheries performance that impact people’s livelihood opportunities well as food security and hinder overall economic progress. The Country also faces challenges due to the extensive damage to its land and coastal regions caused mainly by unchecked human actions like building construction and roads as well as mining activities and urban growth that led to pollution issues. These harmful activities have greatly harmed the ecosystems for supporting agriculture and fishing industries. The impacts of climate change exacerbate these dangers by hastening land and coastal deterioration while diminishing the resources essential for the local communities’ sustenance. The ecosystems in the country are facing challenges with a focus specifically being placed upon wetlands and coastal areas such as mangroves which play a key role as protective barriers during storms and habitats for marine life growth; these areas are at high risk due to rising sea levels and temperatures along with more powerful storm surges present in the oceans today causing concerns for both biodiversity loss and increased threats of flooding and erosion to nearby coastal communities. Liberia’s economy and communities are greatly affected by the effects of climate change with a focus particularly toward increased flooding and coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels and severe weather conditions like storm surges in regions such as Monrovia and other cities in Liberia including Robertsport and Harper where informal settlements face significant risks due to lack of proper infrastructure leading to regular flooding incidents causing damage to buildings and infrastructure as well as health issues due to sanitation problems. Rising ocean temperatures pose a threat to marine environments beyond just physical dangers by putting fish stocks at risk. Crucial for the nation’s fisheries and food security backbone. The issue of overfishing worsens with the deterioration of mangroves and coastal habitats leading to a decline in fish populations. As per the IPCCs Assessment Report, findings suggest that West Africa is anticipated to be heavily impacted by climate change with projections pointing towards elevated temperatures and more frequent occurrences of heatwaves and extreme precipitation events which could result in increased flooding, especially, in Liberia and neighboring regions.\r\n\r\n<strong>OBJECTIVE </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the Project delivers the results specified in the Project Document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the PMU and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Project by providing technical, management and coordination support. He/she will be working closely with a project team composed of the Administrative and Financial Assistant, Procurement Officer, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer, Gender, Safeguard &amp; Stakeholder Engagement Expert, Knowledge Management &amp; Communication Officer, Innovative Finance Expert, and Driver. The Project Manager typically presents key deliverables and documents to the board for their review and approval, including.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-TOR_Project-Manager_SARTLASG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Project Manager','','publish','closed','closed','','project-manager','','','2026-05-26 14:24:18','2026-05-26 14:24:18','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=ekms_bulletin&#038;p=5895',7,'ekms_bulletin','',0),(5971,38,'2026-06-17 17:25:42','2026-06-17 17:25:42','<strong>PROJECT BACKGROUND</strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youth. Specifically, project interventions include the following:\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 1</strong>: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 2:</strong> Innovation, technologies and climate information introduced for coastal adaptation planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 3:</strong> Introducing Engineered Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and;\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 4:</strong> Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid adaptation interventions will be explicitly implemented in Sinoe County, one of the country’s most vulnerable coastal counties.\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Climate-Change-for-LMS-on-EWS-Final-ToR-28.05.26.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','CONSULTANCY: National Climate Change and Early Warning Expert','','publish','closed','closed','','consultancy-national-climate-change-and-early-warning-expert','','','2026-06-17 17:25:42','2026-06-17 17:25:42','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=ekms_bulletin&#038;p=5971',3,'ekms_bulletin','',0),(5889,38,'2026-04-01 15:11:57','2026-04-01 15:11:57','It is my pleasure to introduce the Environmental Protection Agency’s ICT Policy. This document represents a major step forward safeguarding the Agency’s information assets, improving service delivery, and strengthening our ability to fulfil our mandate to protect Liberia’s environment. Information and communication technology is now central to how we deliver programs, manage environmental data, coordinate research, engage stakeholders, and administer our operations. This policy sets out clear, practical and enforceable measures to ensure our ICT environment is secure, resilient, efficient and user‑focused. It establishes standards for data protection, regular backup and recovery, malware and antivirus controls, access and password management, secure network use (including cloud access), asset procurement and disposal, email and communication usage, and ICT support and staff development.\r\n\r\nThese measures are designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of environmental and financial data while enabling timely access to information for legitimate business needs. The Policy further emphasizes governance, risk management and accountability. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined so that the ICT Unit and staff users understand their obligations. Regular testing, monitoring and review are mandated to ensure backup and recovery processes meet our recovery time and point objectives and that security practices evolve alongside emerging threats and technologies. Equally important, the strategy commits to capacity building and service excellence, investing in staff skills, user training and collaborative arrangements that will improve the quality, accessibility and reliability of our ICT services','INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)POLICY','','publish','closed','closed','','information-communication-technology-ictpolicy','','','2026-05-28 08:51:34','2026-05-28 08:51:34','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=document&#038;p=5889',6,'document','',0),(5890,38,'2026-05-10 15:04:44','2026-05-10 15:04:44','','Screenshot 2026-05-10 at 14.52.57','','inherit','open','closed','','screenshot-2026-05-10-at-14-52-57','','','2026-05-10 15:04:44','2026-05-10 15:04:44','',5889,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-10-at-14.52.57.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(5892,38,'2026-05-10 15:09:22','2026-05-10 15:09:22','','EPA ICT POLICY-Final','','inherit','open','closed','','epa-ict-policy-final','','','2026-05-10 15:09:22','2026-05-10 15:09:22','',5889,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EPA-ICT-POLICY-Final.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(5893,38,'2026-05-10 15:10:22','2026-05-10 15:10:22','It is my pleasure to introduce the Environmental Protection Agency’s ICT Policy. This document represents a major step forward safeguarding the Agency’s information assets, improving service delivery, and strengthening our ability to fulfil our mandate to protect Liberia’s environment. Information and communication technology is now central to how we deliver programs, manage environmental data, coordinate research, engage stakeholders, and administer our operations. This policy sets out clear, practical and enforceable measures to ensure our ICT environment is secure, resilient, efficient and user‑focused. It establishes standards for data protection, regular backup and recovery, malware and antivirus controls, access and password management, secure network use (including cloud access), asset procurement and disposal, email and communication usage, and ICT support and staff development.\r\n\r\nThese measures are designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of environmental and financial data while enabling timely access to information for legitimate business needs. The Policy further emphasizes governance, risk management and accountability. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined so that the ICT Unit and staff users understand their obligations. Regular testing, monitoring and review are mandated to ensure backup and recovery processes meet our recovery time and point objectives and that security practices evolve alongside emerging threats and technologies. Equally important, the strategy commits to capacity building and service excellence, investing in staff skills, user training and collaborative arrangements that will improve the quality, accessibility and reliability of our ICT services','INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)POLICY','','inherit','closed','closed','','5889-revision-v1','','','2026-05-10 15:10:22','2026-05-10 15:10:22','',5889,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5893',0,'revision','',0),(5896,38,'2026-05-26 12:36:45','2026-05-26 12:36:45','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nLiberia possesses natural resources and fertile land along with valuable fishing areas; however, it grapples with development hurdles linked to environmental damage and inadequate infrastructure and institutions despite its abundance of resources. The nation encounters difficulties in enhancing smallholder agriculture and fisheries performance that impact people’s livelihood opportunities well as food security and hinder overall economic progress. The Country also faces challenges due to the extensive damage to its land and coastal regions caused mainly by unchecked human actions like building construction and roads as well as mining activities and urban growth that led to pollution issues. These harmful activities have greatly harmed the ecosystems for supporting agriculture and fishing industries. The impacts of climate change exacerbate these dangers by hastening land and coastal deterioration while diminishing the resources essential for the local communities’ sustenance. The ecosystems in the country are facing challenges with a focus specifically being placed upon wetlands and coastal areas such as mangroves which play a key role as protective barriers during storms and habitats for marine life growth; these areas are at high risk due to rising sea levels and temperatures along with more powerful storm surges present in the oceans today causing concerns for both biodiversity loss and increased threats of flooding and erosion to nearby coastal communities. Liberia’s economy and communities are greatly affected by the effects of climate change with a focus particularly toward increased flooding and coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels and severe weather conditions like storm surges in regions such as Monrovia and other cities in Liberia including Robertsport and Harper where informal settlements face significant risks due to lack of proper infrastructure leading to regular flooding incidents causing damage to buildings and infrastructure as well as health issues due to sanitation problems. Rising ocean temperatures pose a threat to marine environments beyond just physical dangers by putting fish stocks at risk. Crucial for the nation’s fisheries and food security backbone. The issue of overfishing worsens with the deterioration of mangroves and coastal habitats leading to a decline in fish populations. As per the IPCCs Assessment Report, findings suggest that West Africa is anticipated to be heavily impacted by climate change with projections pointing towards elevated temperatures and more frequent occurrences of heatwaves and extreme precipitation events which could result in increased flooding, especially, in Liberia and neighboring regions.\r\n\r\n<strong>OBJECTIVE </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the Project delivers the results specified in the Project Document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the PMU and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Project by providing technical, management and coordination support. He/she will be working closely with a project team composed of the Administrative and Financial Assistant, Procurement Officer, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer, Gender, Safeguard &amp; Stakeholder Engagement Expert, Knowledge Management &amp; Communication Officer, Innovative Finance Expert, and Driver. The Project Manager typically presents key deliverables and documents to the board for their review and approval, including\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Project Manager','','inherit','closed','closed','','5895-revision-v1','','','2026-05-26 12:36:45','2026-05-26 12:36:45','',5895,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5896',0,'revision','',0),(5897,38,'2026-05-26 12:39:26','2026-05-26 12:39:26','','Final TOR_Project Manager_SARTLA+SG','','inherit','open','closed','','final-tor_project-manager_sartlasg','','','2026-05-26 12:39:26','2026-05-26 12:39:26','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-TOR_Project-Manager_SARTLASG.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(5898,38,'2026-05-26 12:41:48','2026-05-26 12:41:48','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nLiberia possesses natural resources and fertile land along with valuable fishing areas; however, it grapples with development hurdles linked to environmental damage and inadequate infrastructure and institutions despite its abundance of resources. The nation encounters difficulties in enhancing smallholder agriculture and fisheries performance that impact people’s livelihood opportunities well as food security and hinder overall economic progress. The Country also faces challenges due to the extensive damage to its land and coastal regions caused mainly by unchecked human actions like building construction and roads as well as mining activities and urban growth that led to pollution issues. These harmful activities have greatly harmed the ecosystems for supporting agriculture and fishing industries. The impacts of climate change exacerbate these dangers by hastening land and coastal deterioration while diminishing the resources essential for the local communities’ sustenance. The ecosystems in the country are facing challenges with a focus specifically being placed upon wetlands and coastal areas such as mangroves which play a key role as protective barriers during storms and habitats for marine life growth; these areas are at high risk due to rising sea levels and temperatures along with more powerful storm surges present in the oceans today causing concerns for both biodiversity loss and increased threats of flooding and erosion to nearby coastal communities. Liberia’s economy and communities are greatly affected by the effects of climate change with a focus particularly toward increased flooding and coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels and severe weather conditions like storm surges in regions such as Monrovia and other cities in Liberia including Robertsport and Harper where informal settlements face significant risks due to lack of proper infrastructure leading to regular flooding incidents causing damage to buildings and infrastructure as well as health issues due to sanitation problems. Rising ocean temperatures pose a threat to marine environments beyond just physical dangers by putting fish stocks at risk. Crucial for the nation’s fisheries and food security backbone. The issue of overfishing worsens with the deterioration of mangroves and coastal habitats leading to a decline in fish populations. As per the IPCCs Assessment Report, findings suggest that West Africa is anticipated to be heavily impacted by climate change with projections pointing towards elevated temperatures and more frequent occurrences of heatwaves and extreme precipitation events which could result in increased flooding, especially, in Liberia and neighboring regions.\r\n\r\n<strong>OBJECTIVE </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the Project delivers the results specified in the Project Document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the PMU and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Project by providing technical, management and coordination support. He/she will be working closely with a project team composed of the Administrative and Financial Assistant, Procurement Officer, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer, Gender, Safeguard &amp; Stakeholder Engagement Expert, Knowledge Management &amp; Communication Officer, Innovative Finance Expert, and Driver. The Project Manager typically presents key deliverables and documents to the board for their review and approval, including.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-TOR_Project-Manager_SARTLASG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Project Manager','','inherit','closed','closed','','5895-revision-v1','','','2026-05-26 12:41:48','2026-05-26 12:41:48','',5895,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5898',0,'revision','',0),(5899,38,'2026-05-26 12:42:47','2026-05-26 12:42:47','','Final Recruitment strategy-SARTLA Project Manager SARTLA+SG','','inherit','open','closed','','final-recruitment-strategy-sartla-project-manager-sartlasg','','','2026-05-26 12:42:47','2026-05-26 12:42:47','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-Recruitment-strategy-SARTLA-Project-Manager-SARTLASG.docx',0,'attachment','application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document',0),(5901,38,'2026-05-26 14:24:18','2026-05-26 14:24:18','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nLiberia possesses natural resources and fertile land along with valuable fishing areas; however, it grapples with development hurdles linked to environmental damage and inadequate infrastructure and institutions despite its abundance of resources. The nation encounters difficulties in enhancing smallholder agriculture and fisheries performance that impact people’s livelihood opportunities well as food security and hinder overall economic progress. The Country also faces challenges due to the extensive damage to its land and coastal regions caused mainly by unchecked human actions like building construction and roads as well as mining activities and urban growth that led to pollution issues. These harmful activities have greatly harmed the ecosystems for supporting agriculture and fishing industries. The impacts of climate change exacerbate these dangers by hastening land and coastal deterioration while diminishing the resources essential for the local communities’ sustenance. The ecosystems in the country are facing challenges with a focus specifically being placed upon wetlands and coastal areas such as mangroves which play a key role as protective barriers during storms and habitats for marine life growth; these areas are at high risk due to rising sea levels and temperatures along with more powerful storm surges present in the oceans today causing concerns for both biodiversity loss and increased threats of flooding and erosion to nearby coastal communities. Liberia’s economy and communities are greatly affected by the effects of climate change with a focus particularly toward increased flooding and coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels and severe weather conditions like storm surges in regions such as Monrovia and other cities in Liberia including Robertsport and Harper where informal settlements face significant risks due to lack of proper infrastructure leading to regular flooding incidents causing damage to buildings and infrastructure as well as health issues due to sanitation problems. Rising ocean temperatures pose a threat to marine environments beyond just physical dangers by putting fish stocks at risk. Crucial for the nation’s fisheries and food security backbone. The issue of overfishing worsens with the deterioration of mangroves and coastal habitats leading to a decline in fish populations. As per the IPCCs Assessment Report, findings suggest that West Africa is anticipated to be heavily impacted by climate change with projections pointing towards elevated temperatures and more frequent occurrences of heatwaves and extreme precipitation events which could result in increased flooding, especially, in Liberia and neighboring regions.\r\n\r\n<strong>OBJECTIVE </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the Project delivers the results specified in the Project Document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the PMU and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Project by providing technical, management and coordination support. He/she will be working closely with a project team composed of the Administrative and Financial Assistant, Procurement Officer, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer, Gender, Safeguard &amp; Stakeholder Engagement Expert, Knowledge Management &amp; Communication Officer, Innovative Finance Expert, and Driver. The Project Manager typically presents key deliverables and documents to the board for their review and approval, including.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-TOR_Project-Manager_SARTLASG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Project Manager','','inherit','closed','closed','','5895-revision-v1','','','2026-05-26 14:24:18','2026-05-26 14:24:18','',5895,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5901',0,'revision','',0),(5900,38,'2026-05-26 12:44:43','2026-05-26 12:44:43','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nLiberia possesses natural resources and fertile land along with valuable fishing areas; however, it grapples with development hurdles linked to environmental damage and inadequate infrastructure and institutions despite its abundance of resources. The nation encounters difficulties in enhancing smallholder agriculture and fisheries performance that impact people’s livelihood opportunities well as food security and hinder overall economic progress. The Country also faces challenges due to the extensive damage to its land and coastal regions caused mainly by unchecked human actions like building construction and roads as well as mining activities and urban growth that led to pollution issues. These harmful activities have greatly harmed the ecosystems for supporting agriculture and fishing industries. The impacts of climate change exacerbate these dangers by hastening land and coastal deterioration while diminishing the resources essential for the local communities’ sustenance. The ecosystems in the country are facing challenges with a focus specifically being placed upon wetlands and coastal areas such as mangroves which play a key role as protective barriers during storms and habitats for marine life growth; these areas are at high risk due to rising sea levels and temperatures along with more powerful storm surges present in the oceans today causing concerns for both biodiversity loss and increased threats of flooding and erosion to nearby coastal communities. Liberia’s economy and communities are greatly affected by the effects of climate change with a focus particularly toward increased flooding and coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels and severe weather conditions like storm surges in regions such as Monrovia and other cities in Liberia including Robertsport and Harper where informal settlements face significant risks due to lack of proper infrastructure leading to regular flooding incidents causing damage to buildings and infrastructure as well as health issues due to sanitation problems. Rising ocean temperatures pose a threat to marine environments beyond just physical dangers by putting fish stocks at risk. Crucial for the nation’s fisheries and food security backbone. The issue of overfishing worsens with the deterioration of mangroves and coastal habitats leading to a decline in fish populations. As per the IPCCs Assessment Report, findings suggest that West Africa is anticipated to be heavily impacted by climate change with projections pointing towards elevated temperatures and more frequent occurrences of heatwaves and extreme precipitation events which could result in increased flooding, especially, in Liberia and neighboring regions.\r\n\r\n<strong>OBJECTIVE </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the Project delivers the results specified in the Project Document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the PMU and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Project by providing technical, management and coordination support. He/she will be working closely with a project team composed of the Administrative and Financial Assistant, Procurement Officer, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer, Gender, Safeguard &amp; Stakeholder Engagement Expert, Knowledge Management &amp; Communication Officer, Innovative Finance Expert, and Driver. The Project Manager typically presents key deliverables and documents to the board for their review and approval, including.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-TOR_Project-Manager_SARTLASG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-Recruitment-strategy-SARTLA-Project-Manager-SARTLASG.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final-Recruitment-strategy-SARTLA-Project-Manager-SARTLASG.docx</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Project Manager','','inherit','closed','closed','','5895-revision-v1','','','2026-05-26 12:44:43','2026-05-26 12:44:43','',5895,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5900',0,'revision','',0),(5902,38,'2026-05-21 14:28:23','2026-05-21 14:28:23','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Greenville, Sinoe County, May 16, 2026 — The Forestry Development Authority (FDA), in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), and other stakeholders, hosted a two-day regional coordination meeting in Greenville, Sinoe County, from May 15–16, 2026. 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Protected Area Manager Madam Evangeline Swope reinforced this message, stressing the need for alignment between community initiatives and government policy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5903,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/today-news-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5903\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>FDA Managing Director Rudolph J. Merab, Sr. highlighted Liberia’s conservation legacy, recalling the Forest Act of 1953 and the 1963 proclamation that designated eleven forests as national heritage sites. “The forest being conserved is our asset in Liberia,” he said, underscoring that conservation is a shared national duty. 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Inspectors observed that previously mined portions of the concession had been abandoned without any restoration or rehabilitation measures, leaving the environment severely disturbed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5912,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/epa-news-cand-e-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5912\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The violations come months after the company\'s operations were formally reported to the EPA on March 10, 2026, by residents of Pyne Town, Sanquin, Gbliyee, and Kwerteh Town through SAPO Campaigners. Community members accused the company of polluting the Slomehn Creek, a major waterway that flows into the Sanquin River in Carbadea, Sinoe County, thereby threatening downstream communities and aquatic ecosystems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following the findings, the EPA enforcement team immediately ordered the shutdown of the company\'s mining operations and issued two separate non-compliance notices for:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Operating without a valid Environmental Permit; and</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Causing environmental pollution and land degradation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Agency emphasized that the diversion of natural watercourses, pollution of water bodies, and failure to restore mined-out areas constitute serious breaches of environmental regulations and pose significant risks to public health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EPA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Liberia\'s environment and natural resources, stressing that no company will be allowed to operate outside the framework of the law.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','EPA Shuts Down Gannon Melina Group of Company for Illegal Mining and Environmental Pollution in Grand Gedeh County','','publish','open','open','','epa-shuts-down-gannon-melina-group-of-company-for-illegal-mining-and-environmental-pollution-in-grand-gedeh-county','','','2026-05-26 14:52:17','2026-05-26 14:52:17','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5910',10,'post','',0),(5911,38,'2026-05-26 14:50:49','2026-05-26 14:50:49','','epa news c&e','','inherit','open','closed','','epa-news-ce','','','2026-05-26 14:50:49','2026-05-26 14:50:49','',5910,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/epa-news-ce.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5912,38,'2026-05-26 14:51:30','2026-05-26 14:51:30','','epa news  cand e','','inherit','open','closed','','epa-news-cand-e','','','2026-05-26 14:51:30','2026-05-26 14:51:30','',5910,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/epa-news-cand-e.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5913,38,'2026-05-26 14:52:14','2026-05-26 14:52:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grand Gedeh County, May 23, 2026 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commenced Day VI of the Nationwide Environmental Compliance Monitoring Exercise with an inspection of the operations of Gannon Melina Group of Company in Kahn Village, Gorbor Robert, Grand Gedeh County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company is engaged in Class C gold mining operations and was found operating with six excavator machines and two medium-sized gold processing plants at two separate mining sites.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the inspection, EPA officers observed several serious environmental violations. 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Inspectors observed that previously mined portions of the concession had been abandoned without any restoration or rehabilitation measures, leaving the environment severely disturbed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5912,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/epa-news-cand-e-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5912\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The violations come months after the company\'s operations were formally reported to the EPA on March 10, 2026, by residents of Pyne Town, Sanquin, Gbliyee, and Kwerteh Town through SAPO Campaigners. 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These guidelines apply to all stakeholders (importers, transporters, and storage operators) involved in the LPG value chain.\r\nThe term LPG embraces several products which, while related, have important physical\r\ndifferences which affect safety. 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The Assembly, which is the highest governing body of the GEF, convenes every four years and brings together the GEF’s 186 member countries to discuss global environmental priorities, financing solutions, and partnerships for addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, chemicals and waste, and other major environmental challenges. (thegef.org)<br>Liberia’s participation is significant because the country continues to benefit from GEF support in the areas of climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, coastal defense, sustainable land management, and improved environmental governance. The GEF remains one of Liberia’s most important multilateral partners for mobilizing grants and technical support to address urgent environmental and climate challenges.<br>As part of the ongoing meetings, Liberia participated in the West African Constituency Meeting, where countries within the constituency discussed common priorities, challenges, and positions ahead of the Council deliberations. Liberia was represented by Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia and Operational Focal Point for the GEF; Mr. Benjamin Karmorh, Chief Technical Advisor; and Mr. Desmond Thompson, Alternative Operational Focal Point.<br>Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo expressed Liberia’s appreciation to the GEF for its continued support to the country. He informed the gathering that Liberia is currently implementing a US$10 million coastal defense project and that, this week, the country launched another US$10 million project supporting agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and related biodiversity initiatives.<br>Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo also raised concern about the GEF’s high co-financing expectation, noting that the current 7:1 co-financing ratio means that for every US$1 provided by the GEF, a beneficiary country is expected to demonstrate US$7 in co-financing. He emphasized that such a requirement is very high for vulnerable and least developed countries like Liberia, which are already facing serious fiscal constraints while responding to climate change, coastal erosion, biodiversity loss, and other environmental threats. The GEF indicated that the matter would be looked into.<br>Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo also highlighted the urgency of sea level rise and associated sea erosion. He emphasized that Liberia’s coastal cities and communities are all threatened by sea erosion, and urged the GEF to consider including sea level rise and coastal erosion in future planning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Liberian delegation reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the GEF and ensuring that GEF-funded projects deliver direct benefits to communities, ecosystems, and national development priorities. Liberia will continue to advocate for financing arrangements that recognize the special circumstances of least developed countries, especially those on the frontlines of climate change.<br>The Council meeting will continue tomorrow, with further discussions expected on financing, programming priorities, and strategic directions for future GEF support.<br>Signed:<br>Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Liberian Delegation Participates in the 8th GEF Assembly and 71st GEF Council Meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan','','publish','open','open','','liberian-delegation-participates-in-the-8th-gef-assembly-and-71st-gef-council-meeting-in-samarkand-uzbekistan','','','2026-05-30 18:37:41','2026-05-30 18:37:41','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5930',8,'post','',0),(5931,38,'2026-05-30 18:36:37','2026-05-30 18:36:37','','today now','','inherit','open','closed','','today-now','','','2026-05-30 18:36:37','2026-05-30 18:36:37','',5930,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/today-now.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5932,38,'2026-05-30 18:37:38','2026-05-30 18:37:38','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Samarkand, Uzbekistan — May 30, 2026: A high-level Liberian delegation is participating in the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the 71st Meeting of the GEF Council in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.<br>The 8th GEF Assembly is being held from May 30 to June 6, 2026, while the 71st GEF Council Meeting is scheduled from May 31 to June 3, 2026. According to the GEF, the Council meeting brings together country representatives to consider policies, strategic directions, work programs, and financing decisions under the GEF family of funds. The Assembly, which is the highest governing body of the GEF, convenes every four years and brings together the GEF’s 186 member countries to discuss global environmental priorities, financing solutions, and partnerships for addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, chemicals and waste, and other major environmental challenges. (thegef.org)<br>Liberia’s participation is significant because the country continues to benefit from GEF support in the areas of climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, coastal defense, sustainable land management, and improved environmental governance. The GEF remains one of Liberia’s most important multilateral partners for mobilizing grants and technical support to address urgent environmental and climate challenges.<br>As part of the ongoing meetings, Liberia participated in the West African Constituency Meeting, where countries within the constituency discussed common priorities, challenges, and positions ahead of the Council deliberations. Liberia was represented by Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia and Operational Focal Point for the GEF; Mr. Benjamin Karmorh, Chief Technical Advisor; and Mr. Desmond Thompson, Alternative Operational Focal Point.<br>Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo expressed Liberia’s appreciation to the GEF for its continued support to the country. He informed the gathering that Liberia is currently implementing a US$10 million coastal defense project and that, this week, the country launched another US$10 million project supporting agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and related biodiversity initiatives.<br>Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo also raised concern about the GEF’s high co-financing expectation, noting that the current 7:1 co-financing ratio means that for every US$1 provided by the GEF, a beneficiary country is expected to demonstrate US$7 in co-financing. He emphasized that such a requirement is very high for vulnerable and least developed countries like Liberia, which are already facing serious fiscal constraints while responding to climate change, coastal erosion, biodiversity loss, and other environmental threats. The GEF indicated that the matter would be looked into.<br>Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo also highlighted the urgency of sea level rise and associated sea erosion. He emphasized that Liberia’s coastal cities and communities are all threatened by sea erosion, and urged the GEF to consider including sea level rise and coastal erosion in future planning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Liberian delegation reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the GEF and ensuring that GEF-funded projects deliver direct benefits to communities, ecosystems, and national development priorities. Liberia will continue to advocate for financing arrangements that recognize the special circumstances of least developed countries, especially those on the frontlines of climate change.<br>The Council meeting will continue tomorrow, with further discussions expected on financing, programming priorities, and strategic directions for future GEF support.<br>Signed:<br>Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Liberian Delegation Participates in the 8th GEF Assembly and 71st GEF Council Meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan','','inherit','closed','closed','','5930-revision-v1','','','2026-05-30 18:37:38','2026-05-30 18:37:38','',5930,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5932',0,'revision','',0),(5935,38,'2026-06-09 17:09:31','2026-06-09 17:09:31','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in collaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to implement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”.\r\n\r\nThe project’s objective is to enhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by promoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected areas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing protected areas;\r\n\r\n2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods and enterprises;\r\n\r\n3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management;\r\n\r\n4: Capacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. 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This\r\nstrategy will provide a structured approach to systematically capture lessons learned, best practices, and data generated by the project, and to communicate them effectively to diverse audiences,\r\nincluding local communities, government agencies, donors, and regional partners.\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_KMCS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','National Consultancy to Develop a Project Knowledge Management and Communications  Strategy','','publish','closed','closed','','national-consultancy-to-develop-a-project-knowledge-management-and-communications-strategy','','','2026-06-09 17:25:29','2026-06-09 17:25:29','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=ekms_bulletin&#038;p=5935',6,'ekms_bulletin','',0),(5936,38,'2026-06-09 17:06:29','2026-06-09 17:06:29','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in\r\ncollaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to\r\nimplement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”. The project’s objective is to\r\nenhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by\r\npromoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected\r\nareas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing\r\nprotected areas; 2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods\r\nand enterprises; 3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management; 4:\r\nCapacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. For more information about the project, please refer to this link\r\nHERE.\r\nThe results of this project will contribute to the success of the Guinean Forests Integrated Program\r\n(GFIP), aligning with the program\'s objectives to promote sustainable forest management and\r\nenvironmental resilience across the region.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Objective of the Assignment</strong>\r\nThe primary objective is to hire a qualified National Consultant to develop a comprehensive\r\nKnowledge Management and Communications Strategy (KMC Strategy) for the project. This\r\nstrategy will provide a structured approach to systematically capture lessons learned, best practices,\r\nand data generated by the project, and to communicate them effectively to diverse audiences,\r\nincluding local communities, government agencies, donors, and regional partners.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:','National Consultancy to Develop a Project Knowledge Management and Communications  Strategy','','inherit','closed','closed','','5935-revision-v1','','','2026-06-09 17:06:29','2026-06-09 17:06:29','',5935,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5936',0,'revision','',0),(5937,38,'2026-06-09 17:08:06','2026-06-09 17:08:06','','Final_TOR_KMCS','','inherit','open','closed','','final_tor_kmcs','','','2026-06-09 17:08:06','2026-06-09 17:08:06','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_KMCS.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(5938,38,'2026-06-09 17:09:31','2026-06-09 17:09:31','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in\r\ncollaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to\r\nimplement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”. The project’s objective is to\r\nenhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by\r\npromoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected\r\nareas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing\r\nprotected areas; 2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods\r\nand enterprises; 3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management; 4:\r\nCapacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. For more information about the project, please refer to this link\r\nHERE.\r\nThe results of this project will contribute to the success of the Guinean Forests Integrated Program\r\n(GFIP), aligning with the program\'s objectives to promote sustainable forest management and\r\nenvironmental resilience across the region.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Objective of the Assignment</strong>\r\nThe primary objective is to hire a qualified National Consultant to develop a comprehensive\r\nKnowledge Management and Communications Strategy (KMC Strategy) for the project. This\r\nstrategy will provide a structured approach to systematically capture lessons learned, best practices,\r\nand data generated by the project, and to communicate them effectively to diverse audiences,\r\nincluding local communities, government agencies, donors, and regional partners.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_KMCS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','National Consultancy to Develop a Project Knowledge Management and Communications  Strategy','','inherit','closed','closed','','5935-revision-v1','','','2026-06-09 17:09:31','2026-06-09 17:09:31','',5935,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5938',0,'revision','',0),(5939,38,'2026-06-09 17:21:21','2026-06-09 17:21:21','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in collaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to implement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”.\r\n\r\nThe project’s objective is to enhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by promoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected areas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing protected areas;\r\n\r\n2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods and enterprises;\r\n\r\n3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management;\r\n\r\n4:Capacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. For more information about the project, please refer to this link\r\nHERE.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Objective of the Assignment</strong>\r\nThe primary objective is to hire a qualified National Consultant to develop a standardized Project Operations Manual (POM). This manual will serve as the definitive guide for the Project\r\nManagement Unit (PMU), executing partners, and stakeholders to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance with GEF/CI-GEF guidelines, aligning with GOL guidelines, where applicable, as follows:\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_POM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','Terms of Reference (TOR)  National Consultancy to Develop a Project Operations Manual (POM)','','publish','closed','closed','','terms-of-reference-tor-national-consultancy-to-develop-a-project-operations-manual-pom','','','2026-06-09 17:21:21','2026-06-09 17:21:21','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=ekms_bulletin&#038;p=5939',5,'ekms_bulletin','',0),(5940,38,'2026-06-09 17:20:04','2026-06-09 17:20:04','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in collaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to implement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”.\r\n\r\nThe project’s objective is to enhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by promoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected areas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing protected areas;\r\n\r\n2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods and enterprises;\r\n\r\n3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management;\r\n\r\n4:Capacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. 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This manual will serve as the definitive guide for the Project\r\nManagement Unit (PMU), executing partners, and stakeholders to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance with GEF/CI-GEF guidelines, aligning with GOL guidelines, where applicable, as follows:\r\n\r\nClick to:','Terms of Reference (TOR)  National Consultancy to Develop a Project Operations Manual (POM)','','inherit','closed','closed','','5939-revision-v1','','','2026-06-09 17:20:04','2026-06-09 17:20:04','',5939,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5940',0,'revision','',0),(5941,38,'2026-06-09 17:20:28','2026-06-09 17:20:28','','Final_TOR_POM','','inherit','open','closed','','final_tor_pom','','','2026-06-09 17:20:28','2026-06-09 17:20:28','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_POM.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(5942,38,'2026-06-09 17:21:21','2026-06-09 17:21:21','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in collaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to implement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”.\r\n\r\nThe project’s objective is to enhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by promoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected areas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing protected areas;\r\n\r\n2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods and enterprises;\r\n\r\n3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management;\r\n\r\n4:Capacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. For more information about the project, please refer to this link\r\nHERE.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Objective of the Assignment</strong>\r\nThe primary objective is to hire a qualified National Consultant to develop a standardized Project Operations Manual (POM). This manual will serve as the definitive guide for the Project\r\nManagement Unit (PMU), executing partners, and stakeholders to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance with GEF/CI-GEF guidelines, aligning with GOL guidelines, where applicable, as follows:\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_POM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','Terms of Reference (TOR)  National Consultancy to Develop a Project Operations Manual (POM)','','inherit','closed','closed','','5939-revision-v1','','','2026-06-09 17:21:21','2026-06-09 17:21:21','',5939,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5942',0,'revision','',0),(5943,38,'2026-06-09 17:24:43','2026-06-09 17:24:43','<strong>Project Background</strong>\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in collaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to implement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”.\n\nThe project’s objective is to enhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by promoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected areas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing protected areas;\n\n2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods and enterprises;\n\n3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management; 4:\nCapacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. For more information about the project, please refer to this link\nHERE.\nThe results of this project will contribute to the success of the Guinean Forests Integrated Program\n(GFIP), aligning with the program\'s objectives to promote sustainable forest management and\nenvironmental resilience across the region.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Objective of the Assignment</strong>\nThe primary objective is to hire a qualified National Consultant to develop a comprehensive\nKnowledge Management and Communications Strategy (KMC Strategy) for the project. This\nstrategy will provide a structured approach to systematically capture lessons learned, best practices,\nand data generated by the project, and to communicate them effectively to diverse audiences,\nincluding local communities, government agencies, donors, and regional partners.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_KMCS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','National Consultancy to Develop a Project Knowledge Management and Communications  Strategy','','inherit','closed','closed','','5935-autosave-v1','','','2026-06-09 17:24:43','2026-06-09 17:24:43','',5935,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5943',0,'revision','',0),(5944,38,'2026-06-09 17:25:29','2026-06-09 17:25:29','<strong>Project Background</strong>\r\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, in collaboration with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, received funding from the\r\nGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International GEF Agency (CI-GEF) to implement a five-year project titled “Strengthening Conservation and Effective Governance of\r\nLiberia’s Critical Forests in the Northwest Liberia Landscape”.\r\n\r\nThe project’s objective is to enhance ecosystem services and improve socioeconomic conditions in Northwest Liberia by promoting integrated and inclusive management of intact forest landscapes, including protected areas, and supporting collaborative transboundary watershed management through five components:\r\n1: Establishment of proposed protected areas and promote the effective management of existing protected areas;\r\n\r\n2: Promotion of innovative climate-resilient and conservation-friendly livelihoods and enterprises;\r\n\r\n3: Strengthening transboundary watershed and forest landscape management;\r\n\r\n4: Capacity building and strengthened collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing; 5: Monitoring\r\nand Evaluation (M&amp;E) Framework. For more information about the project, please refer to this link HERE.\r\nThe results of this project will contribute to the success of the Guinean Forests Integrated Program (GFIP), aligning with the program\'s objectives to promote sustainable forest management and\r\nenvironmental resilience across the region.\r\n\r\n<strong>Objective of the Assignment</strong>\r\nThe primary objective is to hire a qualified National Consultant to develop a comprehensive Knowledge Management and Communications Strategy (KMC Strategy) for the project. This\r\nstrategy will provide a structured approach to systematically capture lessons learned, best practices, and data generated by the project, and to communicate them effectively to diverse audiences,\r\nincluding local communities, government agencies, donors, and regional partners.\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final_TOR_KMCS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','National Consultancy to Develop a Project Knowledge Management and Communications  Strategy','','inherit','closed','closed','','5935-revision-v1','','','2026-06-09 17:25:29','2026-06-09 17:25:29','',5935,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5944',0,'revision','',0),(5945,38,'2026-06-09 17:31:47','2026-06-09 17:31:47','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the country’s transport sector through the implementation and enforcement of cleaner fuel and vehicle emission standards aimed at improving air quality, protecting public health,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>and supporting national climate ambitions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Addressing participants at the National Dissemination Workshop on Promoting Cleaner Fuels and Vehicle Strategies in Liberia at the Royal Ambassador Hotel in Margibi County, the Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Hon. Anthony S. Kollie, underscored the growing environmental and health concerns associated with aging vehicles and poor fuel quality. He noted that the rapid expansion of Liberia’s vehicle fleet, coupled with the continued importation of high-emitting vehicles and fuels, presents significant challenges to the country’s sustainable development and climate objectives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supported by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and implemented with technical assistance from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the initiative has produced a comprehensive assessment of Liberia’s fuel quality and vehicle efficiency landscape. The assessment provides critical evidence and strategic recommendations to guide policy reforms, strengthen regulatory frameworks, enhance compliance monitoring and support the adoption of cleaner transport solutions nationwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hon. Kollie emphasized that the EPA will work closely with key government institutions, private sector actors, transport unions, civil society organizations and development partners to ensure that the findings are translated into practical and enforceable measures. 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Anthony S. Kollie, underscored the growing environmental and health concerns associated with aging vehicles and poor fuel quality. He noted that the rapid expansion of Liberia’s vehicle fleet, coupled with the continued importation of high-emitting vehicles and fuels, presents significant challenges to the country’s sustainable development and climate objectives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supported by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and implemented with technical assistance from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the initiative has produced a comprehensive assessment of Liberia’s fuel quality and vehicle efficiency landscape. The assessment provides critical evidence and strategic recommendations to guide policy reforms, strengthen regulatory frameworks, enhance compliance monitoring and support the adoption of cleaner transport solutions nationwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hon. 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V. Massaquoi School in West Point Township, District Seven, Montserrado County, into the West Point Environmental Innovation Center (EIC). The sub-project falls under Output 3 of the Monrovia Metropolitan Climate Resilience Project (MMCRP), a Green Climate Fund (GCF)–financed initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia serving as the Executing Entity. The building is owned by the Government of Liberia and is operated as a public school under the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS). The works contractor is Monroe International Group of Companies, with construction presently ongoing.\r\n\r\n<strong>ES.2 Project Description Summary</strong>\r\n\r\nThe works comprise the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of an existing two-story concrete-frame school building to function as an Environmental Innovation Center. The renovation includes the refurbishment of classrooms, the installation of new training and demonstration spaces, the upgrading of sanitary facilities, electrical re-wiring, the provision of climate-resilient drainage and the establishment of a construction camp on the site itself. The daily workforce ranges between seventeen and twenty workers. The school is out of session for the duration of the works. The EIC, once operational, will serve as a community hub for climate-resilient livelihoods training, mangrove and coastal awareness education, and gender-responsive vocational programmes consistent with MMCRP Output 3.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) FOR THE RENOVATION OF N. V. 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V. Massaquoi School in West Point Township, District Seven, Montserrado County, into the West Point Environmental Innovation Center (EIC). The sub-project falls under Output 3 of the Monrovia Metropolitan Climate Resilience Project (MMCRP), a Green Climate Fund (GCF)–financed initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia serving as the Executing Entity. The building is owned by the Government of Liberia and is operated as a public school under the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS). The works contractor is Monroe International Group of Companies, with construction presently ongoing.\r\n\r\n<strong>ES.2 Project Description Summary</strong>\r\n\r\nThe works comprise the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of an existing two-story concrete-frame school building to function as an Environmental Innovation Center. 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It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youth. Specifically, project interventions include the following:\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 1</strong>: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 2:</strong> Innovation, technologies and climate information introduced for coastal adaptation planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 3:</strong> Introducing Engineered Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and;\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 4:</strong> Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid adaptation interventions will be explicitly implemented in Sinoe County, one of the country’s most vulnerable coastal counties.\r\n\r\nClick to:','CONSULTANCY: National Climate Change and Early Warning Expert','','inherit','closed','closed','','5971-revision-v1','','','2026-06-17 16:59:46','2026-06-17 16:59:46','',5971,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5972',0,'revision','',0),(5973,38,'2026-06-17 17:24:40','2026-06-17 17:24:40','','Final-National Climate Change for LMS on EWS Final-ToR 28.05.26','','inherit','open','closed','','final-national-climate-change-for-lms-on-ews-final-tor-28-05-26','','','2026-06-17 17:24:40','2026-06-17 17:24:40','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Climate-Change-for-LMS-on-EWS-Final-ToR-28.05.26.docx',0,'attachment','application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document',0),(5974,38,'2026-06-17 17:25:42','2026-06-17 17:25:42','<strong>PROJECT BACKGROUND</strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youth. Specifically, project interventions include the following:\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 1</strong>: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 2:</strong> Innovation, technologies and climate information introduced for coastal adaptation planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 3:</strong> Introducing Engineered Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and;\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 4:</strong> Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid adaptation interventions will be explicitly implemented in Sinoe County, one of the country’s most vulnerable coastal counties.\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Climate-Change-for-LMS-on-EWS-Final-ToR-28.05.26.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','CONSULTANCY: National Climate Change and Early Warning Expert','','inherit','closed','closed','','5971-revision-v1','','','2026-06-17 17:25:42','2026-06-17 17:25:42','',5971,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5974',0,'revision','',0),(5975,38,'2026-06-17 17:44:13','2026-06-17 17:44:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BONN, Germany, June 17, 2026 — Liberia has secured a seat on the Steering Committee of the National Adaptation Plans (NAP) Global Network for the 2026–2028 term, marking a significant milestone in the country\'s growing engagement in international climate governance and adaptation planning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Representing Liberia on the Steering Committee will be Arthur R.M. 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The committee will help shape the Network\'s strategic direction and priorities while supporting efforts to mobilize climate finance for adaptation interventions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The committee will oversee the implementation of programs and activities under the NAP Global Network and work to strengthen collaboration among member countries and development partners. It will also promote the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and best practices in climate adaptation planning while supporting national efforts to build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to providing strategic oversight, Steering Committee members are expected to serve as ambassadors for the Network by communicating its goals, priorities, and activities to key stakeholders across regions and sectors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Liberia\'s participation on the Steering Committee is expected to provide the country with a stronger platform to contribute to global climate adaptation discussions while sharing its own experiences and learning from other nations facing similar climate-related challenges.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The inaugural Steering Committee meeting for 2026 is scheduled to take place virtually on Friday, June 19, 2026. The meeting will bring together representatives of member countries and partner organizations to discuss strategic priorities, ongoing initiatives, and future opportunities for collaboration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Liberia\'s appointment underscores the country\'s increasing leadership in climate action and its commitment to strengthening national adaptation planning as part of broader efforts to promote sustainable development and climate resilience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Liberia Secures Seat on NAP Global Network Steering Committee for 2026–2028','','publish','open','open','','liberia-secures-seat-on-nap-global-network-steering-committee-for-2026-2028','','','2026-06-17 17:44:17','2026-06-17 17:44:17','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5975',2,'post','',0),(5976,38,'2026-06-17 17:43:29','2026-06-17 17:43:29','','today newssss','','inherit','open','closed','','today-newssss','','','2026-06-17 17:43:29','2026-06-17 17:43:29','',5975,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/today-newssss.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5977,38,'2026-06-17 17:44:13','2026-06-17 17:44:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BONN, Germany, June 17, 2026 — Liberia has secured a seat on the Steering Committee of the National Adaptation Plans (NAP) Global Network for the 2026–2028 term, marking a significant milestone in the country\'s growing engagement in international climate governance and adaptation planning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Representing Liberia on the Steering Committee will be Arthur R.M. 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The committee will help shape the Network\'s strategic direction and priorities while supporting efforts to mobilize climate finance for adaptation interventions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The committee will oversee the implementation of programs and activities under the NAP Global Network and work to strengthen collaboration among member countries and development partners. It will also promote the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and best practices in climate adaptation planning while supporting national efforts to build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to providing strategic oversight, Steering Committee members are expected to serve as ambassadors for the Network by communicating its goals, priorities, and activities to key stakeholders across regions and sectors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Liberia\'s participation on the Steering Committee is expected to provide the country with a stronger platform to contribute to global climate adaptation discussions while sharing its own experiences and learning from other nations facing similar climate-related challenges.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The inaugural Steering Committee meeting for 2026 is scheduled to take place virtually on Friday, June 19, 2026. The meeting will bring together representatives of member countries and partner organizations to discuss strategic priorities, ongoing initiatives, and future opportunities for collaboration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Liberia\'s appointment underscores the country\'s increasing leadership in climate action and its commitment to strengthening national adaptation planning as part of broader efforts to promote sustainable development and climate resilience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Liberia Secures Seat on NAP Global Network Steering Committee for 2026–2028','','inherit','closed','closed','','5975-revision-v1','','','2026-06-17 17:44:13','2026-06-17 17:44:13','',5975,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5977',0,'revision','',0),(5978,38,'2026-06-17 18:11:55','2026-06-17 18:11:55','<strong>PROJECT BACKGROUND</strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youth. Specifically, project interventions include the following:\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 1</strong>: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 2</strong>: Innovation, technologies and climate information introduced for coastal adaptation planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 3</strong>: Introducing Engineered Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and;\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 4</strong>: Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid adaptation interventions will be explicitly implemented in Sinoe County, one of the country’s most vulnerable coastal counties.\r\n\r\nThe impacts of climate change, combined with non-climatic drivers, such as sand mining, the expansion of agricultural areas, unsustainable fishing, pollution, and inadequate drainage systems, compromise the resilience of Liberian communities\' ecosystems along the coastline. Consequently, local communities and ecosystems are experiencing increased coastal flooding and erosion, saltwater intrusion into groundwater supplies, waterlogging of inland areas, and sedimentation of rivers and freshwater resources due to Sea Level Rise (SLR) and higher-intensity rainfall events. The vulnerability of communities and ecosystems occurs through I) inundation and consequent damage of coastal infrastructure, II) loss of fishery and agriculture-dependent livelihoods, III) decrease in stable income generation for coastal communities, IV) increase in conflict and competition over resources within communities, V) decrease in food and nutrition security, VI) increased risk of vector- and waterborne diseases through waterlogging, and VII) increased pressure on surrounding ecosystems to compensate for the reduced provision of services from coastal, wetland and mangrove ecosystems.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Consultant-for-Community-Based-Coastal-Ecosystem-Monitoring-28.05.2026.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','CONSULTANCY: National Community Monitoring Expert','','publish','closed','closed','','consultancy-national-community-monitoring-expert','','','2026-06-17 18:11:55','2026-06-17 18:11:55','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=ekms_bulletin&#038;p=5978',2,'ekms_bulletin','',0),(5979,38,'2026-06-17 18:03:48','2026-06-17 18:03:48','<strong>PROJECT BACKGROUND</strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youth. Specifically, project interventions include the following:\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 1</strong>: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 2</strong>: Innovation, technologies and climate information introduced for coastal adaptation planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 3</strong>: Introducing Engineered Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and;\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 4</strong>: Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid adaptation interventions will be explicitly implemented in Sinoe County, one of the country’s most vulnerable coastal counties.\r\n\r\nThe impacts of climate change, combined with non-climatic drivers, such as sand mining, the expansion of agricultural areas, unsustainable fishing, pollution, and inadequate drainage systems, compromise the resilience of Liberian communities\' ecosystems along the coastline. Consequently, local communities and ecosystems are experiencing increased coastal flooding and erosion, saltwater intrusion into groundwater supplies, waterlogging of inland areas, and sedimentation of rivers and freshwater resources due to Sea Level Rise (SLR) and higher-intensity rainfall events. The vulnerability of communities and ecosystems occurs through I) inundation and consequent damage of coastal infrastructure, II) loss of fishery and agriculture-dependent livelihoods, III) decrease in stable income generation for coastal communities, IV) increase in conflict and competition over resources within communities, V) decrease in food and nutrition security, VI) increased risk of vector- and waterborne diseases through waterlogging, and VII) increased pressure on surrounding ecosystems to compensate for the reduced provision of services from coastal, wetland and mangrove ecosystems.','CONSULTANCY: National Community Monitoring Expert','','inherit','closed','closed','','5978-revision-v1','','','2026-06-17 18:03:48','2026-06-17 18:03:48','',5978,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5979',0,'revision','',0),(5980,38,'2026-06-17 18:08:26','2026-06-17 18:08:26','','Final-National Consultant for Community-Based Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring-28.05.2026','','inherit','open','closed','','final-national-consultant-for-community-based-coastal-ecosystem-monitoring-28-05-2026','','','2026-06-17 18:08:26','2026-06-17 18:08:26','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Consultant-for-Community-Based-Coastal-Ecosystem-Monitoring-28.05.2026.docx',0,'attachment','application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document',0),(5981,38,'2026-06-17 18:11:55','2026-06-17 18:11:55','<strong>PROJECT BACKGROUND</strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youth. Specifically, project interventions include the following:\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 1</strong>: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 2</strong>: Innovation, technologies and climate information introduced for coastal adaptation planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 3</strong>: Introducing Engineered Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and;\r\n\r\n<strong>Component 4</strong>: Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid adaptation interventions will be explicitly implemented in Sinoe County, one of the country’s most vulnerable coastal counties.\r\n\r\nThe impacts of climate change, combined with non-climatic drivers, such as sand mining, the expansion of agricultural areas, unsustainable fishing, pollution, and inadequate drainage systems, compromise the resilience of Liberian communities\' ecosystems along the coastline. Consequently, local communities and ecosystems are experiencing increased coastal flooding and erosion, saltwater intrusion into groundwater supplies, waterlogging of inland areas, and sedimentation of rivers and freshwater resources due to Sea Level Rise (SLR) and higher-intensity rainfall events. The vulnerability of communities and ecosystems occurs through I) inundation and consequent damage of coastal infrastructure, II) loss of fishery and agriculture-dependent livelihoods, III) decrease in stable income generation for coastal communities, IV) increase in conflict and competition over resources within communities, V) decrease in food and nutrition security, VI) increased risk of vector- and waterborne diseases through waterlogging, and VII) increased pressure on surrounding ecosystems to compensate for the reduced provision of services from coastal, wetland and mangrove ecosystems.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Consultant-for-Community-Based-Coastal-Ecosystem-Monitoring-28.05.2026.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','CONSULTANCY: National Community Monitoring Expert','','inherit','closed','closed','','5978-revision-v1','','','2026-06-17 18:11:55','2026-06-17 18:11:55','',5978,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5981',0,'revision','',0),(5982,38,'2026-06-18 17:07:13','2026-06-18 17:07:13','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youths. Specifically, project interventions include 1) Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning, 2) Supporting Innovative Technologies for Climate Information and Communication Management, 3) Introducing Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and 4) Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance. The majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Sea-and-River-Defense-management-Spaecialist.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','National Climate Risk and Sea and River Defense Management Specialist','','publish','closed','closed','','national-climate-risk-and-sea-and-river-defense-management-specialist','','','2026-06-18 17:07:13','2026-06-18 17:07:13','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?post_type=ekms_bulletin&#038;p=5982',1,'ekms_bulletin','',0),(5983,38,'2026-06-18 16:31:39','2026-06-18 16:31:39','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youths. Specifically, project interventions include 1) Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning, 2) Supporting Innovative Technologies for Climate Information and Communication Management, 3) Introducing Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and 4) Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance. The majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid\r\n\r\nClick to:','National Climate Risk and Sea and River Defense Management Specialist','','inherit','closed','closed','','5982-revision-v1','','','2026-06-18 16:31:39','2026-06-18 16:31:39','',5982,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5983',0,'revision','',0),(5984,38,'2026-06-18 17:04:34','2026-06-18 17:04:34','','Final-National Sea and River Defense management Spaecialist','','inherit','open','closed','','final-national-sea-and-river-defense-management-spaecialist','','','2026-06-18 17:04:34','2026-06-18 17:04:34','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Sea-and-River-Defense-management-Spaecialist.docx',0,'attachment','application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document',0),(5985,38,'2026-06-18 17:07:13','2026-06-18 17:07:13','<strong>BACKGROUND </strong>\r\n\r\nThe EPA is Liberia\'s principal authority for environmental management. It coordinates, monitors, supervises, and consults with relevant stakeholders and sector Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) on all activities related to protecting the environment and sustainable use of its natural resources.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Government of Liberia (GoL), through the EPA and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), received funding for the project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia (ERVCCS).” EPA is the project\'s Executing Entity. It is financed by a GEF Trust Fund grant and co-financed by UNDP and the GoL.\r\n\r\nThe project aims to build on existing projects to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change, focusing on women and youths. Specifically, project interventions include 1) Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation Planning, 2) Supporting Innovative Technologies for Climate Information and Communication Management, 3) Introducing Hybrid Adaptation Solutions, and 4) Supporting Resilient Livelihood Diversification through Training and Improved Access to Finance. The majority of the above interventions will target all coastal counties in Liberia. In contrast, hybrid\r\n\r\nClick to:<a href=\"https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-National-Sea-and-River-Defense-management-Spaecialist.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download</a>','National Climate Risk and Sea and River Defense Management Specialist','','inherit','closed','closed','','5982-revision-v1','','','2026-06-18 17:07:13','2026-06-18 17:07:13','',5982,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5985',0,'revision','',0),(5986,38,'2026-06-18 18:33:46','2026-06-18 18:33:46','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – June 2026 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has launched a four-day intensive QuickBooks Training Workshop aimed at strengthening financial accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency across the institution and its various donor-funded projects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training, currently underway in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, brings together finance officers, accountants, project administrators, approving officials, and key personnel from different departments and projects of the Agency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The workshop is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in digital financial management, enabling them to accurately record transactions, monitor budgets, track expenditures, generate financial reports, and ensure compliance with both national financial regulations and donor requirements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initiative forms part of the EPA\'s broader efforts to modernize its financial management systems and promote responsible stewardship of public and development partner resources.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Mr. Anthony S. Kollie, described the workshop as a timely and strategic investment in the Agency\'s institutional capacity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Kollie emphasized that strong financial management systems are critical to achieving the EPA\'s mandate, particularly as the Agency continues to oversee a growing portfolio of national and international environmental programs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"As the EPA continues to implement climate change adaptation initiatives, biodiversity conservation projects, pollution control programs, ecosystem restoration activities, and community resilience interventions, the need for robust financial controls and efficient resource management becomes increasingly important,\" he stated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He noted that accountability, transparency, efficiency, and effective financial reporting are now indispensable requirements for public institutions and development projects worldwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to him, the adoption of modern financial management tools such as QuickBooks aligns the EPA with international best practices and strengthens the Agency\'s ability to manage resources effectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EPA Deputy Executive Director stressed that the training goes beyond learning software applications and represents a significant step toward building a stronger and more resilient financial management framework within the EPA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"This training is not simply about learning a software application. It is about strengthening institutional capacity, improving financial controls, reducing errors, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting evidence-based decision-making,\" Mr. Kollie told participants during the opening ceremony.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Kollie encouraged participants to take full advantage of the training by actively engaging in discussions, asking questions, and sharing experiences with facilitators and colleagues.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also extended appreciation to the organizers, facilitators, and partners whose support made the workshop possible, noting that investments in capacity building remain essential for improving institutional performance and promoting excellence in public sector financial management.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The system is also expected to improve audit preparedness, facilitate compliance monitoring, and increase transparency in the utilization of donor and public funds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The QuickBooks system will further enable project managers and financial officers to monitor expenditures more effectively, reconcile accounts promptly, track disbursements, and produce ective project implementation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','EPA Strengthens Financial Accountability Through QuickBooks Capacity-Building Initiative in Buchanan','','publish','open','open','','epa-strengthens-financial-accountability-through-quickbooks-capacity-building-initiative-in-buchanan','','','2026-06-18 18:33:50','2026-06-18 18:33:50','',0,'https://ekmsliberia.info/?p=5986',1,'post','',0),(5987,38,'2026-06-18 18:32:26','2026-06-18 18:32:26','','today','','inherit','open','closed','','today-3','','','2026-06-18 18:32:26','2026-06-18 18:32:26','',5986,'https://ekmsliberia.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/today.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5988,38,'2026-06-18 18:33:46','2026-06-18 18:33:46','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – June 2026 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has launched a four-day intensive QuickBooks Training Workshop aimed at strengthening financial accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency across the institution and its various donor-funded projects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training, currently underway in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, brings together finance officers, accountants, project administrators, approving officials, and key personnel from different departments and projects of the Agency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The workshop is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in digital financial management, enabling them to accurately record transactions, monitor budgets, track expenditures, generate financial reports, and ensure compliance with both national financial regulations and donor requirements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initiative forms part of the EPA\'s broader efforts to modernize its financial management systems and promote responsible stewardship of public and development partner resources.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Mr. Anthony S. 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