Climate Finance & Delivery: Liberia held its first national coordination meeting to implement NDC 3.0, but only 10% of the promised emissions cuts can be financed domestically—nearly $300m is approved yet stuck abroad, raising the big question of government capacity and co-financing. AAID Accountability Push: President Boakai put ministries and agencies “on notice” under the ARREST Agenda, warning officials could be removed over delays, weak reporting, and bottlenecks. Public Finance Watch: Liberia’s debt-to-GDP fell to 54% in 2025 (from 56.1% in 2024) and is projected to drop to 49.6% in 2026, alongside GDP growth gains. Agribusiness Jobs: Government and KOICA signed a $1m deal to train rural youth for rice and cassava value chains through 2030, starting with a Bong County pilot. Food & Fisheries: Liberia cut fishing license fees for artisanal canoes, and fishermen report more registered canoes and higher catches. Governance & Justice: Judge Willie warned prolonged pretrial detention and prison overcrowding could trigger case dismissals. Security & Institutions: Boakai named a new LDEA boss amid renewed scrutiny of Liberia’s drug enforcement credibility. Natural Resources Pressure: Cacao expansion is encroaching into the proposed Kwa National Park, threatening wildlife and protected forest. County Budget Alignment: A Naymote assessment found only 44.38% of county development spending matched citizens’ priorities. Shipping Climate Debate: Liberia-linked shipping coverage highlights the IMO Net-Zero Framework decision looming next month.