By Aria Deemie, Climate Change Reporter with New Narratives Summary: The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference kicked off this week, in Belém, Brazil, marking what experts say could be one of the most decisive moments for global climate action. World leaders, activists, and negotiators are gathering to chart a path toward limiting global warming….
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Liberia Launches Soils4Liberia Project to Build National Soil Database and Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture
Summary: Among the many issues plaguing Liberia’s farmers, the health of the soil has long been at the top of the list. For decades, farmers have worked with little information about the nutrients, fertility, or moisture in their land, leading to low yields and widespread soil degradation. With as many as seven in every ten…
Experts Say Liberia’s Security Council Seat Could Strengthen Push for Climate Security, as U.N. High Court Issues Landmark Ruling
Experts say Liberia’s recent seat on the UN Security Council could strengthen the country’s push for climate security, especially following a landmark ruling by the U.N. high court. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/experts-say-liberias-security-council-seat-could-strengthen-push-for-climate-security-as-u-n-high-court-issues-landmark-ruling/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives. Funding…
“We Have No Choice”: As Farms Fail, Rural Dwellers Turn to Charcoal Production in Renewed Threat to Liberia’s Forests and Global Climate Commitments
Rural Liberians are turning to charcoal production as farms fail, posing a renewed threat to Liberia’s forests and the country’s climate commitments. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/we-have-no-choice-as-farms-fail-rural-dwellers-turn-to-charcoal-production-in-renewed-threat-to-liberias-forests-and-global-climate-commitments/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives. Funding was provided by the American Jewish…
As Rainy Season Gets Underway, Disaster Agency Goes Unfunded with Hundreds of Thousands at Risk
National Disaster Management Agency warns it is unprepared for what could be one of the worst flooding seasons in recent history, with international forecasts showing more than 825,000 people at risk. Despite the urgency, the agency has received no funding from the Finance Ministry, leaving officials scrambling to finalize an emergency response plan as flooding…
Liberia’s New Tourism Authority Wants a Piece of West Africa’s Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism Sector But Challenges Abound
Liberia’s new tourism authority aims to tap into West Africa’s multi-billion-dollar tourism sector, even as it faces significant challenges in infrastructure, investment, and industry readiness. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberias-new-tourism-authority-wants-a-piece-of-west-africas-multi-billion-dollar-tourism-sector-but-challenges-abound/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives. Funding was provided by…
A Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax Could Hit Liberian Families Hard
A proposed U.S. remittance tax could make it more expensive for Liberians abroad to send money home, potentially putting added financial pressure on families in Liberia who rely on remittances for basic needs. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/a-proposed-u-s-remittance-tax-could-hit-liberian-families-hard/ This story was a…
Citizens in Liberia’s Capital Beg for Quiet as Environment Protection Authority Promises Crackdown on Noise Pollution
Residents of Monrovia are calling for relief from constant noise caused by loud music, generators, and street activities that disrupt sleep, learning, and everyday life. Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency says it will intensify enforcement efforts to curb noise pollution, raising hopes for stronger action to protect public health and community well-being. Aria Deemie reports in…
Monrovia’s Citizens Beg for Quiet as Environment Protection Authority Promises Crackdown on Noise Pollution
By Aria Deemie, environmental reporter with New Narratives At 3 a.m. Richedna Kpanneh Tobii finally opened her books. The 21-year-old university student had learned that her densely populated neighborhood of Lakpazee, with more than 160,000 people, was only quiet enough for her to study in the middle of the night. Video clubs blasted matches past midnight….
Liberia Seeks to Monetize Forests as Activists Warn Africa Summit Against “False Solutions”
By Aria Deemie, climate change reporter with New Narratives At the close of the second Africa Climate Summit, with brought African leaders together in Addis Ababa, campaigners are warning governments not to fall for “false solutions” such as carbon offsets markets that they said can worsen the climate crisis. In a press statement, ActionAid International…
Liberia’s New Tourism Authority Wants a Piece of West Africa’s Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism Sector But Challenges Abound
By Aria Deemie and Jake Duffy with New Narratives Summary: PAYNESVILLE, Montserrado – On a warm Saturday afternoon, Chris Onanuga, Liberia’s newly appointed presidential envoy for tourism, mingles with young people at a recreation day in Voka Mission. Some kick a football; others seek shade beneath sprawling trees. To Onanuga, the scene is something more…
Liberia Faces Persistent Human Rights Issues According to Latest US Human Rights Report
By Aria Deemie with New Narratives Despite a raft of government reforms and international partnerships, Liberia continues to face serious human rights challenges, according to the 2024 U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices released this week. The report found there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Liberia…
Lonestar Cell Sues EPA Over Noise Fine, Agency Confirms
By Aria Deemie, Environment Reporter New Narratives Summary: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency said it is facing a legal challenge after telecom company Lonestar Cell filed a lawsuit contesting a $US15,000 fine for noise pollution at its Congo Town facility. The case, filed on May 27, is currently before the Civil Law Court in Monrovia. According…
Experts Say Liberia’s New Environment Lab Could Slash Pollution if the Government Matches it With Enforcement
By Aria Deemie, climate change reporter New Narratives Summary: Experts say Liberia’s new fully equipped environmental laboratory is a breakthrough that could transform how the country tackles pollution. The laboratory, launched last month by the Environmental Protection Agency, will allow EPA technicians to conduct forensic testing on air, water, and soil samples, allowing them to…
Experts Say Liberia’s Security Council Seat Could Strengthen Push for Climate Security, as U.N. High Court Issues Landmark Ruling
Summary: By Aria Deemie, climate change reporter with New Narratives In a historic ruling, the United Nations’ highest court has declared that countries have a legal duty to act on climate change, a decision advocates say could reshape global climate diplomacy. The ruling comes as Liberia regains a seat on the U.N. Security Council for…
“We Are Not Ready”: As Rainy Season Gets Underway Disaster Agency Goes Unfunded With Hundreds of Thousands at Risk
By Aria Deemie, climate change reporter with New Narratives As Liberia’s rainy season gets underway, the country’s national disaster agency warns it is not prepared for what could become one of the worst flooding seasons in recent history. International forecasts warn that more than 825,000 people are at risk in the coming weeks. As the…