The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, has called on Liberians to take deliberate action in protecting the country’s wetlands. Speaking at the program commemorating World Wetlands Day on Monday, February 3, 2025, in Marshall City, Margibi County, Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed the need to safeguard Liberia’s critical ecosystems for future generations. At the program which was held under the theme: “Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future,” the EPA boss disclosed that Liberia is a signatory to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and has five designated Ramsar sites across the country. Highlighting ongoing efforts, Dr. Yarkpawolo outlined the EPA’s initiatives, including strengthening enforcement measures, developing a carbon market policy, and establishing a National Taskforce on Wetlands Protection to curb environmental degradation. He emphasized the economic and ecological importance of wetlands, particularly mangrove forests, and called for immediate action to halt their destruction. Dr. Yarkpawolo also commended China’s establishment of the International Mangrove Centre, recognizing it as a significant step toward global wetlands conservation. For his part, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to environmental protection and wetlands conservation, stressing that wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting livelihoods. Also speaking at the event, Mr. Levi Z. Piah, Liberia’s Ramsar Convention Focal Point, underscored the country’s responsibility to protect wetlands. He highlighted growing threats such as unregulated construction and deforestation in Margibi County, which continue to endanger these vital ecosystems. In recognition of the significance of wetlands, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially declared February 3, 2025, as World Wetlands Day in Liberia. His proclamation highlighted the essential role wetlands play in coastal protection, flood mitigation, carbon storage, and biodiversity conservation. LINA