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<p>Monrovia, April 17, 2026_The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, on today, Friday, April 17, 2026, paid a strategic visit to the Ministry of Agriculture to assess a facility designated to host the implementation team of a major climate resilience initiative.</p>
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<p>The visit forms part of ongoing preparatory efforts for the rollout of the Strengthening Agricultural Resilience through Transformational Livelihood Adaptation (SARTLA) Project, an ambitious $10 million program aimed at strengthening Liberia’s agricultural sector against the impacts of climate change.</p>
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<p>During the tour, Dr. Yarkpawolo and his team were taken through the facility that will serve as the operational hub for the SARTLA Project team.</p>
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<p>The assessment focused on ensuring the space is adequately equipped to support coordination, research, and field implementation activities under the project.</p>
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<p>The SARTLA Project, which will run from 2026 to 2030, is being implemented by the EPA in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).</p>
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<p>The initiative seeks to enhance the resilience of vulnerable farming communities by promoting climate-smart agricultural practices and improving livelihoods.</p>
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<p>The project is expected to support farmers across Liberia by introducing innovative adaptation strategies, strengthening local capacities, and improving access to sustainable agricultural technologies.</p>
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