To strengthen conservation efforts, encourage responsible use of wetland resources for current and future generations, preserve and rehabilitate Liberia’s wetlands, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a US$3.2 million project plan during the Observance of World Wetlands Day
According to Dr. Emmanuel Urey-Yarkpawolo, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the initiative will create protected mangrove parks to promote conservation education and ecotourism, restore damaged wetland regions, hire young people as wetland security officers, and erect physical barriers to stop encroachment.
During the World Wetlands Day celebration this year, Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed that the program is a reflection of EPA’s dedication to environmental protection as a catalyst for sustainable development and job creation.
The EPA Boss extolled President Boakai and foreign partners for their ongoing assistance in promoting the sustainable management of the nation’s wetlands and called for joint effort from government agencies, development partners, the commercial sector, civil society organizations, and local communities to work with the EPA to protect Liberia’s wetlands.
In observance of World Wetlands Day 2026, Liberia has joined the international community in emphasizing the value of wetlands conservation and its sustainable use for livelihoods and environmental protection. The event was held under the theme “Protecting Wetlands, Conserving Cultural Heritage,”
Raising public awareness of the vital role wetlands play in food security, flood management, climate regulation, and biodiversity conservation was the main goal of the observance. Liberia’s wetlands must be shielded from dangers including pollution, uncontrolled development, and deforestation, according to environmental authorities and stakeholders.
