Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo
Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo is the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, a position he has held since the agency's establishment in 2002. He has been instrumental in leading initiatives aimed at promoting environmental governance and sustainable natural resource management in Liberia. Under his leadership, the EPA has focused on capacity-building efforts within local communities, particularly through the establishment of County Environment Committees to address pressing environmental challenges such as pollution and illegal mining. Dr. Yarkpawolo advocates for community involvement in environmental stewardship, emphasizing that the responsibility for protecting the environment lies with every citizen.
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Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency highlighted the LIFT Project’s support to the Agency.
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Liberia· 2025-12-10
Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo is the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency in Liberia, promoting the country as a global climate solution.
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Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director, Environmental Protection Agency, announced Liberia's participation at the UNFCCC.
President Boakai Establishes Carbon Markets Authority | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-03
Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo is the Executive Director of the EPA and is leading efforts to revise the Gender and Climate Change Action Plan.
EPA, UN Women Begin Validation W/shop for Liberia’s Climate Change GAP | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-22
Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo described the new NDC as a key part of Liberia’s development agenda.
China’s Climate Plan Aims to Cut Emissions by 7-10% by 2035 | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-26
Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo is the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Liberia who welcomed Rafael Mariano Grossi upon his arrival.
IAEA DG arrives in Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-04
Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said the workshop was intended to strengthen the capacity of county-level environmental teams to address local environmental issues.
EPA, UNDP Climaxes Environmental Capacity Building W/shop in Bong County | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-11
