Liberia Commits To Developing A 30×30 National Action Plan To Protect 30% Of Its Terrestrial and Marine Areas, Ends Day Long Technical Working Session By: Julius Konton
The Society for the Conservation of Nature and support partners on Friday, September 27, 2024 jointly ended a one day technical working session in Monrovia.
Speaking at the opening session, The program manager of the Society for the Conservation of Nature, Michael Taire said Liberia is committed to developing a 30×30 national plan to protect thirty percent of its terrestrial and marine areas by 2030.
Mr. Taire told the gathering that the Development of Liberia’s 30×30 National plan aligned with the Kunming – Montreal Global Biodiversity FrameWork, stating further that the government of Liberia through the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) is leading the development of the 20×30 national plan.
As part of said efforts, He disclosed that Liberia has recently completed and submitted her national targets aligned with the Global Biodiversity FrameWork.
At the same time, The Program Manager of the Society for the Conservation of Nature furthed informed the body that Rainforest Trust has contracted the society for the conversation of nature of Liberia to support planning and logistics.
Accordong to him, the Kunming -Montreal Global Biodiversity FrameWork represents a global commitment to have and reverse biodiversity loss, and it calls for the protection of at least thirty percent of Liberia’s land marine areas by the year 2030.
He stated that such ambitious target is not just a goal; it is a necessity for the sustainability of Liberia’s ecosystems, its economies and the communities respectively.
Mr. Taire acknowledged that Liberia is bless and rich with biodiversity, something he pointed out is integral to cultural heritage and economic development of the Country.
Emphasizing further that the Forests, Wetlands and Coastal areas are home to countless species thus providing essential services to the people.
Regrettably, he pointed out that these precious resources are under threat from various factors, including deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable land use practices.
Tairestresed that the 30×30 initiative presents an opportunity to safeguard the natural heritage while promoting sustainable development for the Country.
Meanwhile, the day long technical working session was jointly organized by the Society for the Conservation of Nature and supporting partners.
