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In this episode, we continue our series on Liberia's Climate Finance and Carbon Markets with the Special Envoy on Climate Action and CEO of the Carbon Market Authority, Hon. Jeanine Cooper. We're also joined by Senior Advisor to the President of Liberia on Investment Financing and Development, Christian Dunbar.

The second instalment of this series looks at how Gabon, a Central African nation similar in population and ecology to Liberia, serves as a prime example of how forest protection can generate economic value. Covered in nearly 90% rainforest, Gabon’s forests are not only stunning ecosystems but also substantial carbon storage systems that absorb millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. For decades, Gabon prioritised forest protection over agriculture and rapid development.

In 2019, Gabon signed a landmark agreement with the Central African Forest Initiative, supported by Norway. This agreement committed up to $150 million in payments over ten years, contingent on Gabon’s genuine emission reductions from deforestation. This was performance-based climate finance.

This episode explores the historical context of Gabon, and how Liberia is utilising new mechanisms and structuring their forests to capitalise on developing the nation in a sustainable fashion.

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We start a new 6 part Series on Climate Finance and Carbon Trading for Republic of Liberia. This series will explain what climate finance and carbon trading mean for Liberia’s economy, communities, and environment — through relatable stories, African precedents, and future-facing dialogue.

When we think about money, we think about dollars, trade, and gold. But there’s a new kind of currency reshaping global economies — carbon. Around the world, countries are learning that clean air, forests, and oceans can create economic value. In this first episode, we ask: what does this mean for Liberia, a nation rich in forest, coastline, and promise?

This episode and throughout the series will feature the Republic of Liberia's Special Envoy for Climate Action and the CEO of the Carbon Authority, Jeanine Cooper.

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In this special AFNIS 2025 preview episode, we are joined by 5 individuals who represent a cross section of Liberia's economy;

• Hon. William S. Hines, Deputy Minister For Operations Ministry of Mines and Energy
• Christian Dunbar, Senior Advisor to President of the Republic of Liberia on Investment, Trade & Development,
• Hon. Jeanine M. Cooper, Special Envoy for Climate Action and Carbon Trading
• Jordan Anoma, Entrepreneur & CEO of Celestial Mining Ltd.
• Fabio Lavelanet, Entrepreneur & CEO of Fabrar Liberia

We have an in-depth discussion on the opportunities in Agriculture and Mining in Liberia, what barriers do Government and Investors face and ways to overcome them.

As part of this year's AFNIS theme, we're looking at local businesses in our partner states, some of the most lucrative opportunities, and how to get started investing and conducting business.

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If interested in being one of our guest on the show or would like to reach out to any of our guests then please email pod@c-imm.com.