The ceremony, which brought together several Liberian environmentalists from the Planning Ministry, demonstrated the need for Liberians to be educated about environmental protection in the society. It also underscored the view to assess the needs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for UNEP to share same with the donor community for further assistance.
During presentation of the equipment, a document to establish ownership for EPA was signed between both institutions. UNEP activities in Liberia commenced in November 2003, following a request to represent the cross-cutting theme of the environment in the UN Development Group (UNDG), needs assessment that resulted to the publication of the UNEP Desk Study on Liberia's Environment.
The Desk Study, according to UNEP, provided a rapid over view of the environmental problems faced by the country and identified the immediate needs for reconstruction and development.
At the same time, the UNEP has underscored an urgent need to salvage damaged and sunken ship from major ports and coast sites in the country in order to reduce the threats of marine pollution as well as improve maritime safety.
UNEP stressed the need to assist government in repairing national and local administrative structures responsible for environmental monitoring, enforcement and protection.
UNEP accordingly opened its country office in Liberia since 2005 with a program focusing on capacity building and institutional development for environmental management in the country.
Source: AllAfrica
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