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.
Episodes
8 episodes
Garbage and Sewage: Monrovia's People and Wetlands are Suffering
LIBERIA’S COASTAL WETLANDS FORM A CRITICAL ECOSYSTEM BUT OUR FAST GROWING COASTAL POPULATION IS THREATENING THEM. IN THIS PROGRAM WE LEARN MORE ABOUT WETLANDS AND VISIT COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE ON THEM. WE LOOK AT THE KAILONDO G...
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Episode 6
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31:40
EXTRA: Full Interview with Jefferson Nyandibo, Liberia's Focal Point for the UN Framework on Climate Change
Jefferson Nyandibo leads the Liberian government's engagement with United Nations organizations helping developing nations adapt to the changing climate. Here Anthony Stephens' full interview with Mr. Nyandibo here.
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Episode 6
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26:43
Can Liberians Save Their Forest? And Can Their Forest Save the World?
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 ...
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Episode 6
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28:14
PodcastEXTRA Full Interview with UNDP Resident Representative Stephen Rodrigues
In this bonus episode we bring you anthony's full interview with Liberia Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Program, Stephen Rodrigues. The UNDP is the key international partner for Liberia’s ...
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Episode 5
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24:39
The Sea is Coming
The sea is slowly taking over Liberia’s land. Rising global temperatures are melting ice caps causing sea levels to rise. Thousands of people have already lost their homes and livelihoods. "FOR THE PEOPLE IN LIBERIA CLIMATE CH...
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Episode 4
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28:25
Farmers Battle Climate Change
Nearly 8 in every 10 Liberians survives solely on the food they grow. In the last three seasons unpredictable rain and higher temperatures have wrought havoc on their crops. In this episode farmers in Bong County tell our reporter Evelyn Kpadeh...
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Episode 3
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30:54