Executive Summary
The Strategic Plan outlines an ambitious vision for enhancing environmental governance and management in Liberia from 2025 to 2029. This comprehensive plan seeks to address core mandates while tackling contemporary environmental challenges, ultimately aiming to improve the agency’s operational effectiveness. The strategic directions are concentrated on strengthening governance structures, building institutional capacity, nurturing public engagement, enforcing compliance, and enhancing international collaborations.
A pivotal aspect of the plan is the improvement of Governance & Management. By decentralizing operations and establishing EPA offices in all 15 counties, the agency aims to enhance local capacities in environmental governance. This decentralization will be complemented by the formation of Environmental Committees, facilitating community engagement and ensuring that local needs and voices are prioritized in environmental decision-making.

Capacity Building is another vital focus area. The EPA plans to invest in human resources, technological advancements, and infrastructure improvements, including the construction of a new headquarters. This initiative aims to equip all EPA offices effectively, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve their environmental responsibilities and respond to the challenges presented by various sectors.
To increase Public Engagement and Education, the EPA will enhance its information dissemination strategies and educational outreach initiatives, particularly in collaboration with schools and local governments. By empowering citizens with knowledge about sustainable practices, the agency aims to cultivate a culture of environmental awareness and responsibility across the nation. The plan underscores the importance of Compliance and Monitoring by implementing stricter mechanisms and updating environmental standards. Enhanced field operations will ensure regulatory adherence in sectors such as mining, agriculture, and waste management, strengthening the EPA’s ability to enforce environmental regulations effectively.