By P. Vangerline Kpotoe
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pushing to build on Liberia’s gains at COP30 as it eyes stronger participation at COP32 in Ethiopia in 2027, while unveiling new climate initiatives at home.
According to a statement dated October 8 2026, the Agency has showcased Liberia’s of its NDC 3.0 and Natural Capital Atlas at the national pavilion during COP30 helped spotlight the country’s climate and development priorities to global partners.
The EPA exposure will strengthen Liberia’s investment case and reinforced the link between environmental management and national development.
To sustain that momentum, the EPA is now seeking support for thorough preparation, effective participation, and follow-through on financing and partnerships ahead of COP32 — dubbed the African COP.
As part of its domestic initiatives, the EPA is piloting net metering with installations at its headquarters, noting that the National University Climate Action Laboratory (NUCAL) at the University of Liberia, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
The system allows solar users to feed surplus electricity into the national grid and receive credits. The EPA says the innovation could lower electricity costs, attract greater investment in renewable energy, and reduce dependence on diesel generators. Lessons from the pilots will guide a wider national rollout.
The institution is working with the Carbon Market Authority (CMA) and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) under the National Climate Change Steering Committee, and has submitted a Carbon Market Policy which has been finalized and approved by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
The Agency stressed that the next step is a dedicated Climate Change Law which will provide a durable legal foundation for climate governance, clarify institutional mandates, and ensure transparent implementation.
An international law firm has been vetted to support the drafting process, but budgetary support is needed to advance consultations and enactment.
Along the SKD Boulevard, the EPA is proposing the Mesurado Wetland initiative, which will involve wire fencing to protect the designated wetland area and the development of ecotourism facilities.
If properly designed and managed, the EPA notes, the project will safeguard critical wetland functions, curb encroachment, promote environmental education, and create new opportunities for recreation and local businesses.
The EPA disclosed that it is linked to a climate finance portfolio worth over US$80 million, comprising projects currently implemented by international organizations and government ministries and agencies, plus advanced proposals in the pipeline.
The Agency said this demonstrates its central role in mobilizing international support for the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
However, it stressed that timely government co-financing and operational support are essential to convert those opportunities into lasting benefits for Liberians.
The EPA emphasized that its appeal for increased budgetary support is based on proven performance and urgent national needs, from completing coastal defenses and equipping laboratories to sustaining county offices and maintaining critical equipment.
With stronger funding, the Agency says it can protect existing investments and deliver greater resilience, public safety, and economic opportunity for the country.