Monrovia – The Environmental Safety Company of Liberia (EPA), in partnership with the United Nations Growth Programme (UNDP), has concluded a discipline mission to Sinoe County as a part of preparations for the implementation of a serious coastal local weather resilience initiative.
The mission, led by EPA Govt Director Dr. Emmanuel Ok. Urey Yarkpawolo and UNDP Deputy Resident Consultant Louis Kuukpen, included visits to Seebeh, Bannah, and Downtown Mississippi.
The delegation met with native leaders and residents to evaluate coastal erosion impacts and have interaction stakeholders forward of the complete rollout of the Enhancing the Resilience of Weak Coastal Communities Venture.
Funded by the World Atmosphere Facility (GEF) with a complete funds of USD 8.9 million, the venture goals to guard susceptible coastal populations from the results of local weather change whereas supporting sustainable livelihoods.
The Sinoe shoreline has been closely impacted by rising sea ranges and coastal erosion, threatening properties, farmlands, and financial exercise. As a part of the intervention, the venture will contain the development of shoreline revetments, supply of local weather adaptation coaching, promotion of monetary inclusion, and the supply of compensation for pure assets utilized in venture actions.
Through the go to, the Bannah group acquired a cheque of USD 25,000 in compensation for rocks sourced from their land for revetment development. The gesture was praised by group members as a logo of transparency and equitable improvement.
A human useful resource agency has been contracted to recruit 44 native staff—each expert and unskilled—from the goal communities. The recruitment course of, in accordance with the EPA, prioritizes equity, gender inclusion, and youth participation.
The non permanent jobs are anticipated to offer instant revenue whereas fostering a way of possession and long-term sustainability for the venture.
“This venture is just not solely about defending the environment—it’s about restoring dignity, creating jobs, and constructing resilience for essentially the most susceptible amongst us,” mentioned EPA Govt Director Dr. Emmanuel Ok. Urey Yarkpawolo. “Its success can function a nationwide mannequin for future local weather resilience efforts.”
UNDP Deputy Resident Consultant Louis Kuukpen reaffirmed the company’s dedication to finishing the venture by the tip of 2026. “Our precedence is to guard the folks of Sinoe from the devastating impacts of coastal erosion. We’re grateful for the help of the group and the beneficiant contribution of GEF, which has made this work doable.”
Sinoe County Performing Superintendent Mayah Padma welcomed the initiative and emphasised the significance of native involvement. “This compensation and employment scheme exhibits that improvement might be truthful and inclusive. Our folks really feel seen, valued, and supported.”
Ladies’s chief Josephine Doe, talking on behalf of the Bannah group, expressed appreciation for the initiative. “For too lengthy, we watched the ocean take our properties. In the present day, we see the federal government and companions standing with us—not solely defending our land but in addition giving our folks jobs and recognizing our assets. This offers us braveness.”
The venture, which runs by means of 2028, may also deal with strengthening institutional capability for local weather adaptation, creating localized local weather info techniques, and introducing hybrid adaptation measures tailor-made to the wants of coastal communities.
Authorities say the initiative displays Liberia’s broader dedication to local weather motion and inclusive improvement in keeping with nationwide and worldwide objectives.
