Kakata, Margibi County, October 25, 2025 —President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to tackling climate change and advancing sustainable development, describing collective climate action as essential to global peace and progress. He made the remarks at a program commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, held at the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata, Margibi County, where the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined partners and stakeholders to mark the milestone.
President Boakai emphasized that as Liberia prepares to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term, the country is determined to play a key role in addressing global challenges, including climate change, sustainable development, and humanitarian crises.
“We recognize the importance of collective action in addressing the world’s pressing challenges, from sustainable development and climate change to humanitarian crises and conflict resolution,” he said.
The President reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stressing that the nation will continue to prioritize education, healthcare, economic growth, and climate action to build a resilient and self-sustaining society.
The two-day celebration, held from October 23–24 in collaboration with the EPA, featured tree planting and sporting activities and culminated in an official ceremony at BWI.
During the program, EPA Assistant Director for Outreach at the Department of Inter-Sectoral Coordination, Madam Tennema Coleman, underscored the agency’s legal mandate to rehabilitate degraded lands and promote conservation—aligning with the President’s call for climate action and sustainable development.
“Tree planting is not just an act of beautification but a vital investment in Liberia’s environmental health and climate resilience,” Madam Coleman noted.
She described the EPA as the “guardian of Liberia’s forests and natural heritage,” emphasizing that restoring degraded landscapes and protecting biodiversity are key to securing a sustainable future.
For his part, Margibi County Superintendent Hon. Ojay Morris lauded the EPA for its proactive engagement in environmental protection and coordination with local authorities, noting that the agency’s initiatives are helping communities become more climate-resilient.
The 80th Anniversary of the United Nations was celebrated under the global theme, “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development, and Human Rights.” Liberia joined other UN member states in reflecting on eight decades of international cooperation and the nation’s enduring contribution to peace and development.
