(Monrovia, Liberia – May 8, 2025)-A group of soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces is visiting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia to learn about climate change and how countries can work together to protect the environment.

The group includes about 40 people, mostly from Ghana, but also from Nigeria, The Gambia, and South Africa. They are part of a training course called the Senior Command and Staff Course 46. The team includes army, navy, and air force members, along with teachers and students from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College.

EPA Deputy Executive Director Mr. Dweh S. Borley welcomed the visitors and thanked Ghana for helping Liberia during the civil war.

“You sent your soldiers to help protect us during the war. We will always be thankful to the people of Ghana. On behalf of our Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, we say welcome,” Mr. Borley said.

The visit is part of an African Study Tour. The theme for this year is “Climate Change, Environment, and Development.” The Ministry of National Defense asked the EPA to speak to the group about Liberia’s climate change work and how it is connected to the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Brigadier General BB Cewusu, who is leading the team, said they are happy to be in Liberia and eager to learn more about the environment.

“We are glad to be here. This tour helps our officers understand how climate change affects security and development in Africa,” he said.

The team will stay in Liberia from May 3 to 10, 2025. The visit is also helping to build stronger ties between African countries on issues like climate, peace, and development.

The EPA of Liberia continues to lead the way in protecting the environment and working with other countries to solve climate problems.