Monrovia, Liberia – September 12, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is partnering with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and key organizations including UN Women, UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, Action Aid Liberia, Medica Liberia, and the Liberia Youth for Climate Action to host a National Validation Meeting on September 18, 2025, at Monrovia City Hall.
The goal is to finalize and endorse Liberia’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and the NDCxSDG Integrated Insight Report.
This event follows a successful high-level dinner dialogue held on August 19, 2025, where Liberia presented its draft NDC 3.0 and the NDCxSDG Insight Report to government leaders, development partners, and climate stakeholders.
The dialogue reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and emphasized the inclusion of climate objectives within national development priorities, such as the ARREST Agenda, the National Adaptation Plan, and Mission 300 Energy Compact.
During the event dinner, stakeholders recommended key actions to advance Liberia’s climate and development agenda.
These included establishing a strong financing strategy using tools like carbon credits and green bonds, ensuring inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups, improving monitoring and reporting with integrated SDG indicators, expanding stakeholder engagement, increasing private sector investment, and building capacity across government and civil society.
With support from the UNDP flagship Climate Promise and other partners, the NDC 3.0 process has been notably inclusive, incorporating perspectives from women, youth, and children through targeted gender dialogues and children and youth consultations.
It also featured regional consultations and technical expert dialogues, ensuring that diverse voices and expertise were reflected in the development of Liberia’s climate commitments.
This participatory approach underscores Liberia’s commitment to equity, transparency, and national ownership in advancing climate action.
The upcoming National Validation Meeting will build on the inputs and recommendations gathered through the consultative processes and serve as a pivotal platform for high-level political engagement and public endorsement.
The event will gather a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from the Government of Liberia, the United Nations Country Team led by the UN Resident Coordinator in Liberia, members of the diplomatic corps, multilateral and bilateral development partners, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the private sector, and the media.
It will feature technical presentations, cultural performances, and statements of commitment from government and development partners, underscoring a collective dedication to advancing national priorities.
“Liberia’s NDC 3.0 is not just a climate document but a development blueprint. It reflects our national priorities, our people’s voices, and our determination to build a resilient future,” says Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Louis Kuukpen, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Liberia, added, “This validation is a testament to Liberia’s leadership in integrating climate and development. UNDP is proud to support this process, which places communities, especially women and youth, at the heart of climate action.”
The meeting is expected to result in the official endorsement of Liberia’s NDC 3.0 and the formal presentation of the NDCxSDG Insight Report. These outcomes will reinforce national ownership, mobilize political will, and secure development partner support ahead of Liberia’s participation in COP30 and the UN Climate Action Summit.
The event will also help solidify strategies for scaling up climate-resilient agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable forestry, and WASH initiatives.
The National Validation Meeting will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from national and local government, civil society organizations, and NGOs working on climate and environmental issues.
It will also engage local communities, particularly women, youth, children, and marginalized groups—alongside private sector actors, academic institutions, and international development partners and donors. This inclusive approach ensures that Liberia’s climate strategy reflects the voices and priorities of all segments of society.
Liberia is now positioned to present its revised NDC and the NDCxSDG Insight Report on the global stage, reinforcing its leadership in integrating climate policy with sustainable development.