The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partners with UNDP to facilitate a two-day validation workshop on the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
The event, held in Ganta, Nimba County from April 1-2, 2025, was supported under the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) project, with funding from Sweden to refine and finalize the draft National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
This includes its communication strategy, implementation plan, and monitoring and evaluation framework, a release said.
EPA Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, said that the workshop marks a significant step in the country’s journey toward environmental sustainability.
He highlighted Liberia’s rich biodiversity, including its Upper Guinean rainforests and coastal ecosystems, which he said are critical to the country’s survival and livelihoods.
“There is a need for collective ownership of the NBSAP with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds contributing to the process to ensure the plan reflects the realities and aspirations of all Liberians,” said Dr. Yarkpawolo.
He also noted that the country’s biodiversity goals must align with global initiatives such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the national development agenda.
UNDP’s Team Leader for Inclusive Green Growth, Dorsla Farcarthy, stressed the urgent needs for action to address forest degradation, improve livelihoods and promote sustainable forest management practices.
The workshop provided a platform for key stakeholders to review, discuss and align the draft NBSAP with Liberia biodiversity priorities and the country’s broader development goals.
It underscores Liberia’s commitment to sustainable biodiversity conservation, fostering collaboration among all sectors to safeguard the natural heritage for future generations.
Participants were drawn from government representatives that included line ministries, agencies and commissions.
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