The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has released a seven-page report detailing progress on the Monrovia Metropolitan Climate Resilience Project (MMCRP), which is backed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
In its November 8, 2026 public statement, the EPA said the project, supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has completed major engineering and environmental studies, advanced construction procurement, and commenced renovation of the West Point Education and Innovation Center.
The US$25.6 million project aims to protect vulnerable coastal communities against erosion, strengthen coastal management, and support mangrove conservation and community livelihoods.
According to the report, US$2.07 million has been spent from US$21.37 million in total cash commitments as of October 2026, representing 9.68 percent.
However, construction of the planned 1,050-metre coastal protection barrier in West Point has yet to begin, as procurement negotiations continue.
The EPA also disclosed that a prospective contractor has requested a 20 percent increase in its proposed contract price, citing rising fuel and construction material costs. The request remains under review.
Meanwhile, the agency identified procurement delays, staffing gaps, COVID-19 restrictions, and delayed government co-financing among the factors affecting implementation.
The project targets approximately 250,000 direct beneficiaries and one million indirect beneficiaries across its interventions.
