BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY, LIBERIA-The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has re-echoed several effects of climate change on Liberia.

Dr. Emmanuel Yarkpawolo highlighted heavy rainfall, flooding, coastal erosion, and unpredictable farming seasons as serious risks to lives and livelihoods across the country.

Dr. Yarkpawolo emphasized that women and vulnerable groups are often the most affected by climate impacts, but also play a critical role in protecting families and communities.

He was speaking on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the start of a three-day workshop in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, hosted by the Climate Information System Project.

The workshop marks a shift toward recognizing women as leaders, communicators, and first responders in disaster preparedness.

Meanwhile, Dr. Yarkpawolo described the initiative as part of a long-term plan to build a national network of Women Climate Ambassadors, aimed at promoting early warning communication, strengthening community leadership, and building a more resilient Liberia.

CIS Project Manager, Nelson Jallah, highlighted the importance of the project and the contributions of women in disseminating climate information to larger audience.

Remarking, Grand Bassa County Superintendent, Kayou Johnson, thanked the EPA for the initiative and called on participants to utilize such an opportunity.

They have also been encouraged to take active roles in local Disaster Management Committees to ensure information reaches communities to ensure information reaches communities at the grassroots level.

Over sixty women in Buchanan are attending the resilience training and validation workshop.