Liberia Land Wahala
Deep dive into the land issues causing wahala — or trouble — in Liberia. New Narratives journalists travel to communities across this West African country and bring back their stories. Top news reporters Anthony Stephens of Power FM/TV and Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa host this exploration of land, environment and climate concerns and conflicts. And they interview experts and authorities for answers.
Liberia Land Wahala
Can Liberians Save Their Forest? And Can Their Forest Save the World?
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New Narratives with FrontPage Africa and Power FM
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Season 1
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Episode 6
Climate change is ravaging our region but Liberia has one major asset. One of the world’s largest tracts of forest is right here –trees play a major role in helping halt climate change. But the forest also plays a key role –providing for our fast growing population.
Can Liberians find other ways to provide for themselves? And what next for president Weah’s African carbon credit scheme?
"What nature has placed in this country makes us one of the most nature-based valuable nations in the world.” Jefferson Nyandibo, the Liberian focal point for the UN Framework on Climate Change.
