The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has launched a women-focused climate resilience training program under its Climate Information Systems (CIS) Project, aimed at strengthening community preparedness and response to climate-related disasters.
The program was officially opened on January 28, 2026, in Buchanan, where EPA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo highlighted the growing impact of climate change across Liberia, including recurrent flooding, coastal erosion and increasingly severe natural disasters.
Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed that while women are often among the most affected by climate shocks, they also play a critical role in safeguarding families and communities.
He noted that empowering women with climate knowledge and leadership skills is essential to building long-term resilience at the grassroots level.
The training is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of climate risks, early warning systems and disaster preparedness, while also promoting women’s active involvement in local governance and decision-making structures, particularly Disaster Management Committees.
According to the EPA, the initiative will also improve how climate and disaster-related information is generated and shared with communities, ensuring that timely and accurate warnings reach those most at risk.
A key outcome of the program will be the creation of a nationwide network of Women Climate Ambassadors, who will disseminate climate information and best practices within households, farms, markets and schools.
The EPA said this network will help communities respond more quickly to climate threats and recover more effectively from disasters.
The CIS Project forms part of Liberia’s broader efforts to strengthen climate resilience and protect vulnerable populations from the growing impacts of climate change.
