Climate change is no longer a distant concern—it is becoming a day-to-day reality in Liberia. Communities across the country are already feeling the effects through changing weather patterns, unpredictable rainfall, flooding, rising temperatures, and declining agricultural productivity.

Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASUDEV) joined stakeholders, partners, and citizens in recognizing the urgency of this issue during the National People’s Climate Justice Summit 2025, where participants called for stronger action to protect communities and livelihoods.

Farmers on the Frontlines

Liberian farmers are among those most affected by climate change. Agriculture remains a major source of income and food security for many families, yet changing climate conditions are creating uncertainty and hardship.

Farmers are increasingly facing:

• Irregular rainfall patterns
• Reduced crop yields
• Soil degradation
• Flooding and drought conditions
• Increased food insecurity
• Loss of income and livelihoods

For many rural communities, climate change is creating confusion around planting seasons and threatening the sustainability of farming activities.

The Need for Adaptation and Mitigation

WASUDEV believes that urgent and collective action is needed to address this growing crisis. Communities, government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners must work together to both adapt to climate impacts and mitigate contributing causes.

This includes:

• Promoting climate-smart agriculture
• Protecting forests and natural ecosystems
• Supporting renewable energy solutions
• Strengthening disaster preparedness
• Investing in resilient farming systems
• Educating communities on environmental sustainability

Climate action must prioritize vulnerable populations, especially women, youth, and rural farmers who often bear the greatest burden of environmental change.

Climate Justice and Global Responsibility

WASUDEV also joins calls for accountability from those who have been identified as major contributors to the climate crisis. Nations, industries, and actors with the highest historical emissions must take full responsibility and act accordingly.

Climate justice requires fairness. Those least responsible for climate change—such as many developing countries and rural communities—should not carry the heaviest consequences alone.

Appreciation to Organizers and Partners

WASUDEV extends sincere appreciation to ActionAid Liberia and all partners who worked tirelessly to make the National People’s Climate Justice Summit 2025 a success.

Their leadership in bringing people together for dialogue, advocacy, and action demonstrates the importance of collective efforts in confronting one of the greatest challenges of our time.