opinionMonrovia — COP30 has come and gone in Belém, Brazil--another global climate summit marked by lofty promises and limited political courage. The world cannot continue applauding incremental progress while frontline women defenders face escalating threats, shrinking civic space, and deepening climate impacts. Environmental defenders -- especially women -- must be recognized as human rights defenders, not obstacles to development. What COP30 Means for Liberia: A Call to Lead Where the World HesitatedFor Liberia, COP30 sends two urgent signals:Liberia must act nationally where COP30 failed globally. Women defenders must be at the center of climate governance.

Source: Daily Observer January 02, 2026 20:12 UTC