Liberia’s vast tropical forests hold over a billion tons of stored carbon — a potential lifeline for the nation’s economy. With the new Carbon Market Authority, the government hopes to turn carbon credits into millions for schools, clinics, and roads. But experts warn that without strong oversight, “carbon cowboys” and weak regulation could repeat past timber scandals, leaving forest communities behind.

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media video. To read more about this story click this link: Liberia’s Forests Could Be Its Biggest Economic Break — If the Money Reaches the People – FrontPage Africa Online

This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia Project. Funding was provided by the Swedish Embassy in Liberia. The funder had no say in the story’s content.