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.
Representing Liberia on the Steering Committee will be Arthur R.M. Becker, Director of the Department of Multilateral Environmental Agreements at the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia and National Adaptation Plan National Focal Point. He will serve alongside representatives from the Maldives, Mexico, the Central African Republic, Canada, Saint Lucia, Albania, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
The member countries represent a diverse mix of Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, developing nations, and developed countries, reflecting the Network’s commitment to inclusive and collaborative climate adaptation efforts.
As a governing body of the NAP Global Network, the Steering Committee is responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance aimed at advancing climate adaptation planning worldwide. The committee will help shape the Network’s strategic direction and priorities while supporting efforts to mobilize climate finance for adaptation interventions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
