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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director and CEO of the EPA, outlined that the plan is backed by a total implementation budget of approximately $32.1 million.<\/p>\n

<\/b>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has officially launched its five-year strategic plan for 2025-2029, marking a significant step in the country\u2019s commitment to strengthening environmental governance and promoting sustainable practices nationwide.<\/p>\n

The launch event, held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Monrovia, introduced the plan, which emphasizes stewardship, professionalism, integrity, and transparency in addressing Liberia\u2019s environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director and CEO of the EPA, outlined that the plan is backed by a total implementation budget of approximately $32.1 million. Of this, the agency is actively seeking $16.9 million in support from international partners, while committing to mobilizing $15.2 million from internal resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cFunding is crucial as we work towards tackling pressing environmental issues. The EPA is committed to ensuring sustainable solutions and effective environmental governance across Liberia,\u201d Dr. Yarkpawolo stated.<\/p>\n

He further emphasized that the five-year strategic plan is more than a roadmap; it is a pledge to Liberia\u2019s citizens and stakeholders.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are dedicated to empowering local governance structures, enhancing institutional capacity, and fostering public engagement in environmental stewardship,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The EPA\u2019s approach will involve decentralizing its operations and establishing environmental committees in each of Liberia\u2019s 15 counties. This decentralization aims to ensure that environmental governance is a shared responsibility at all levels of society.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe objectives in this plan are ambitious, and they focus on improving compliance and enforcement to safeguard Liberia\u2019s environment,\u201d Dr. Yarkpawolo concluded.<\/p>\n

Mr. Charles Snetter, representing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the event, read the President\u2019s statement and officially launched the EPA\u2019s five-year strategic plan.<\/p>\n

Snetter conveyed President Boakai\u2019s apologies for his absence due to other commitments and expressed the President\u2019s strong support for the initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of this strategic plan reflects our government\u2019s unwavering commitment to addressing critical environmental challenges, including environmental degradation and climate change,\u201d said Mr. Snetter, speaking on behalf of President Boakai.<\/p>\n

The launch of the strategic plan is a crucial milestone in Liberia\u2019s efforts to enhance environmental governance and sustainability, setting the stage for improved management of natural resources and long-term ecological resilience.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Liberia<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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