18/06/2026
LIBERIA ENDORSES GLOBAL CLIMATE MOBILITY PRINCIPLES AT BERLIN FORUM
Berlin, Germany, June 18, 2026 — The Government of Liberia has formally endorsed the Global Climate Mobility Principles during the Second Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, joining countries from around the world in support of a shared approach to addressing climate-related human mobility. The endorsement was announced by the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo, during a high-level ministerial session focused on advancing a global Climate Mobility Adaptation Agenda.
Speaking at the forum, Dr. Yarkpawolo emphasized the need to move beyond commitments and translate the Climate Mobility Principles into practical action that protects vulnerable communities and strengthens climate resilience. He said that climate mobility is already a pressing concern for many countries and requires coordinated international cooperation.
The EPA Executive Director, highlighted Liberia’s ongoing partnership with the Global Centre for Climate Mobility, through a national Climate Mobility Deep Dive initiative aimed at understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on communities. The initiative includes nationwide consultations to ensure that the experiences and priorities of frontline communities inform future policies and actions.
Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed that the Government of Liberia outlined three priorities for advancing the Climate Mobility Adaptation Agenda:
• Strengthening local data systems and climate information services to support informed decision-making.
• Expanding climate finance that reaches communities directly and responds to local needs and,
• Promoting a whole-of-society approach that brings together governments, local authorities, civil society, youth, women, traditional communities, academia, development partners, and the private sector.
The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo, informed the forum that Liberia has also reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Mano River Union, stressing the importance of collective action in addressing climate-related challenges across borders.
The Second Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, taking place in Berlin on 18–19 June 2026, by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, brings together heads of state, ministers, and leaders from approximately 80 countries.
The forum seeks to build international consensus on climate mobility, including protecting people's right to remain in their communities where possible and ensuring that relocation, when necessary, takes place with dignity.
Discussions are also focused on developing partnerships and practical measures to turn shared commitments into action.
Climate mobility refers to the movement of people driven by the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, environmental degradation, and other climate-related pressures.
The Berlin Climate Mobility Forum serves as a global platform for governments and partners to develop common approaches that strengthen adaptation, reduce vulnerability, and support affected communities.
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