(Monrovia, Liberia – April 18, 2025 )– As part of efforts to amplify Liberia’s voice in the global climate discourse, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo has been invited to deliver opening remarks at an international webinar organized by the University of Liberia.

The event, hosted by the University’s National University Climate Action Laboratory (NUCAL), is set for Monday, April 21, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. It will focus on the institution’s pioneering Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate Curriculum in Climate Action, now in its fourth month of implementation.

Dr. Yarkpawolo’s invitation is a recognition of his national and international leadership on environmental issues, as well as the EPA’s ongoing collaboration with academic institutions to strengthen climate education and awareness in Liberia.

The University of Liberia’s President, Dr. Layli Maparyan is also expected to speak during the webinar, further highlighting the administration’s commitment toward innovative, research-driven solutions to climate challenges.

The program will feature presentations from Dr. Charles Asumana Sr., Dean of the College of Science & Technology, and Dr. Emmanuel T. Olatunji, who will walk participants through the curriculum design, introduce faculty members, and provide insight into the course schedule. Students and lecturers will also share reflections and lessons from their experience in the program.

The Climate Action curriculum is a first-of-its-kind educational model in Liberia, combining academic instruction with hands-on climate engagement. It is designed to prepare professionals, researchers, and policy advocates for leadership in climate-related fields.

The upcoming webinar is expected to draw global participants, making it an important platform for sharing Liberia’s progress in integrating climate action into higher education.

According to organizers, the success of the curriculum so far is due in large part to strong institutional support from both the university and national agencies like the EPA.

The event offers an opportunity to deepen such partnerships while showcasing Liberia’s growing role in global climate leadership.