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Introducing ECOP Liberia
The Liberia Node for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) is an initiative that aims to empower and provide support to youthful individuals with a keen interest in pursuing careers in Marine science and conservation. The Node will work closely with national stakeholders in formulating policies that will safeguard Liberia’s marine ecosystems. In addition, the fundamental aim of the ECOP Liberia node is to synchronize and contribute to the objectives outlined by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).
Goals and Objectives
The main objective of ECOP Liberia is to outline an effective and innovative program which includes the following components: Ocean Education, Awareness, Management, and Protection. Specifically, ECOP Liberia will raise public awareness of and appreciation for the Ocean and its significance for human wellbeing whist fostering a culture of Ocean stewardship.
ECOP Liberia plans to affiliate with various organizations, diplomatic missions, and relevant government agencies. Through these affiliations, the ECOP Node seeks to leverage diverse expertise, resources, and networks to drive impactful initiatives for sustainable coastal and marine conservation in Liberia.
ECOP Liberia vision and mission
The ECOP Liberia node seeks to inspire, educate, and empower a new generation of ocean professionals dedicated to safeguarding Liberia’s marine environment for future generations.
Together, we possess the capability to establish a long-standing influence on the health and welfare of our oceans. We are enthusiastic about your involvement and eagerly anticipate your active engagement and contribution to the ECOP Liberia node. Let us unite our efforts and endeavors toward a future wherein the ocean prospers, ecosystems flourish, and coastal communities thrive.
ECOP Liberia activities
ECOP Liberia aspires to play a role in fostering the advancement of diverse voices among Early Career Ocean Professionals by:
- Host a series of webinars and seminars addressing ocean conservation, inviting experts and educators.
- Develop a series of short educational videos explaining the importance of oceans and the threats they face.
- Collaborate with local schools to integrate ocean literacy into their curriculum.
- Conduct workshops in coastal communities to educate locals on sustainable fishing practices and marine conservation.
- Create online training modules on sustainable fishing, pollution prevention, and climate change adaptation.
- Organize and promote local beach cleanup events.
- Encourage the community to participate in a plastic reduction challenge.
Join ECOP Liberia
If you’re an early career ocean professional based in or from Liberia, you can join the network through the WhatsApp Group.
ECOP Liberia coordination team
Contact: liberia@ecopdecade.org
ECOP Liberia Coordinator
Urias Andy Taylor, Jr. M.Sc. B.Sc.
Urias is a geologist and a petroleum engineer by background and presently teaches at the State-run University of Liberia. Urias has recently transitioned into Ocean Sciences after joining the training program for ECOPs in Africa: “Exploring Pathways to a Vibrant Ocean Economy for Africa” in March 2022.
He is a member of several international research groups (Global Ocean Acidification Observation Network, African Network of Deep Sea Researchers). His passion for knowledge transfer has put him in the forefront to lead the establishment of ECOP Liberia Node with the aim of exposing more young scientists to the importance of Ocean Sciences and the role it will play in overcoming some the many challenges and threats to our oceans.
ECOP Liberia Assistant Coordinator
Gardawheh Gad Boe, M.Sc. B.Sc
Gardawheh is a Geologist, Environmental Scientist, and emerging Marine Scientist. He is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Marine and Coastal Systems at the University of Algarve in Portugal.
Gardawheh has gained valuable work experience with the Autonomous Board of Distribution of Water and Electricity in Settat, Morocco, the Environmental Health and Safety Lab in Casablanca, Morocco, and FIX THE WORLD PROJECT MAROC as an Environmentalist.
He is driven by a profound awareness of the critical role the ocean plays in the health of our planet.
ECOP Liberia General Secretary
Rebecca Fallah, M.Sc. B.Sc.
Rebecca is a Geologist and Environmentalist by profession. She has more than five years of experience in supervision, planning, policy development, and analysis of all geological/environmental-related activities.
Her expertise ranges from mentoring, implementing, and managing grassroots to full-scale projects.
Additionally, Rebecca is passionate about the marine environment and the impact of climate change on the ecosystem.
