By: Ezekiel Geeplay Ezekiel | Correspondent
Greenville, Sinoe County -May 17, 2025– The government of Liberia has broken ground for the construction of the Greenville coastal project in the south-eastern part of the country. The ceremony was done through the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s Liberia office.
The project, named and styled “Enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County according to UNDP Liberia office’s release dated May 17, 2025 is an US$8.9 million grant initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
According to the release, the Sinoe Coastal Resilience Project aims to address the mounting threat of coastal erosion caused by climate change. It is being implemented by the EPA under the UNDP Liberia Energy & Environment Program Inclusive Green Growth Portfolio.
The project seeks to protect vulnerable communities through hybrid adaptation infrastructure like coastal revetments, resilient livelihoods, and improved access to climate information.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Greenville on Friday, May 17, 2025. It brought together key national and local stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministries of Public Works, Mines and Energy, Agriculture and Internal Affairs. It was also graced by the Sinoe County legislative caucus, traditional leaders and community residents.
The Greenville coastal project has been a long-term environmental challenging issue facing the government of Liberia for decades now.
The implementation of this project will help bring relief to citizens and residents of that part of Liberia.
Edited by Esau J. Farr, Sub Editor
