A joint resolution issued by a gathering of land and natural resource-based organizations and forest communities in Liberia signifies the growing unease surrounding the potential impacts of carbon trading and offsetting on their way of life. As custodians of the forests, they call for government intervention in the form of comprehensive policies and laws to regulate carbon emissions and protect the environment. Their collective voice is a powerful plea for the preservation of their communities and the forests of Liberia.
The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, will be implementing a US$15 million bridge project to connect Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire. The project aims to promote cross-border trade and ease difficulties in movement along the West African region. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Plulo Border and brought together representatives from both governments and regional stakeholders. The African Development Bank will also finance a US$258 million bridge over the Cavalla River, signaling a commitment to solidifying regional trade and integration.