Paynesville, April 23, 2026- The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has concluded a three-day Phase 1 Virtual Training (Foundation Program) under the project “Enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County.”
The three days training took place at the Liberian Learning Center in Paynesville.
The session brought together representatives of key partner institutions including United Nations Development Programme, Ministry of Mines and Enery, Ministry of Transport, National Disaster Management Agency, BLECO Group, and other technical collaborators, reaffirming collective commitment to strengthening Liberia’s climate resilience systems.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Executive Director of the EPA, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Project Liaison Officer Mr. Desmond Thompson described the initiative as a critical step in advancing national efforts to improve climate data collection, analysis, and application.
He emphasized that the deployment of Synoptic Weather Stations and Automatic Rainfall Stations represents a strategic investment in early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and evidence-based decision-making.
Mr. Thompson further highlighted the importance of coordination across ongoing climate-related initiatives, noting that similar projects such as the GEF-IFAD Building Climate Resilience Project, the GCF-AfDB Climate Information System Project, and the GEF-UNDP Sinoe Project require harmonized implementation to avoid duplication and ensure equitable national coverage.
He emphasized that this training also serves as a platform for technical alignment, knowledge sharing, and strategic collaboration toward building a unified national climate information system.
The Phase 1 training is structured as a facilitator-led, highly interactive virtual program conducted over three days (14–16 April 2026). It was designed to build a strong technical and operational foundation for thirteen participants, including national and county staff.
The training follows a progressive learning approach, combining guided walkthroughs, live platform demonstrations, and scenario-based discussions.
Each module incorporates structured Q&A sessions, knowledge validation exercises, and practical case applications aimed at strengthening operational readiness.
The outcomes of the training include improved technical understanding of Oizom systems, enhanced ability in basic system operation and reporting, preparedness for installation and deployment activities, and a harmonized technical baseline among all participants.
As Liberia continues to face increasing climate risks, particularly in vulnerable coastal communities, this initiative is expected to strengthen early warning systems, enhance resilience, and support evidence-based decision-making that protects lives and livelihoods.
The EPA reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration, capacity building, and coordinated climate action for national resilience.