AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUrban Resilience at WUF13: A young Liberian climate policy practitioner, Ezekiel Nyanfor, represented Liberia at WUF13 in Baku, pushing that Monrovia’s flooding, housing shortages and weak infrastructure must be shaped by frontline communities, especially youth and women. Climate & Agriculture Funding: Liberia officially launched the US$103.9m SARTLA climate-resilience project (2025-2030) to protect ecosystems, boost food security and livelihoods across seven counties. Renewable Energy Push: Liberia’s first solar farm at Mount Coffee—20MW with 40,000 panels—signals a shift away from diesel-heavy power, funded under the World Bank’s RESPITE programme. Remittances Debate: A proposed law to deduct US$1 from each remittance transfer is sparking intense backlash, with critics warning it could hit household survival and economic stability. Tobacco Control Scrutiny: A WHO warning on tobacco use among young people has renewed focus on gaps in Liberia’s tobacco control enforcement and protections for children. Maritime Security Regional Link: Liberia is named among pioneering members of Nigeria-led Gulf of Guinea maritime task efforts, as regional navies move to curb piracy and crude oil theft. Trade & Community: Former NCBAL president Ivan Tumbey dies in Monrovia after collapsing, with his leadership remembered for customs and trade reforms.
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