Report by Jackson F. Kanneh 00231770195412 / Jackson f [email protected]Held under the theme: ‘Artisanal, Small-Scale Mining and Conservation for a Healthy Environment and Prosperous Liberia’, the one-day interaction is gear toward the promotion of mining in the country as well as the conservation of natural species in Liberia. Minister Sherman challenged miners and conservationists to hold together for the general benefit of the mining and conservation sector. “The government of Liberia recognizes the immense potential of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining sectors and its contribution to national revenue as well as incomes and livelihoods for thousands of Liberians. According to him, Liberia natural species will gradually vanish if proper mechanism is not put in place to protect them. The West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change program is a five-year learning program funded by USAID.

Source: Front Page Africa February 28, 2019 01:30 UTC