Overview
Liberia Carbon Markets Authority is at the forefront of policy innovation and climate governance, designing frameworks that turn vision into action. Our approach combines international best practices with Liberia’s unique local context, ensuring that every regulation, guideline, and mechanism delivers real progress on the ground. By uniting government, industry, and communities, CMA builds trust and accountability into every step of Liberia’s climate journey.
Through transparent governance and robust oversight, CMA administers the essential laws, standards, and processes that underpin carbon markets and environmental stewardship. We ensure that climate policies are clear, enforceable, and responsive to global shifts.
National Climate Change Framework
Liberia’s National Climate Change Framework establishes a strategic direction for the country’s climate response. It defines clear goals for adaptation, mitigation, and resilience, coordinating cross-sectoral efforts from government, private sector, and civil society. This framework ensures all climate actions are evidence-based, transparent, and aligned with global commitments such as the Paris Agreement.
CMA Establishment Act
The CMA Establishment Act serves as the legal foundation for Liberia’s carbon market authority. It empowers CMA with statutory responsibility over climate policy, carbon trading systems, and the enforcement of environmental standards. The Act sets out CMA’s structure, mandate, and authority to oversee all market participation in Liberia.
Blue Economy Policy
CMA’s Blue Economy Policy promotes the responsible stewardship of Liberia’s rivers, coasts, and marine resources. It seeks to create economic opportunities while safeguarding biodiversity, supporting fisheries, clean energy projects, and the health of coastal communities. Emphasis is placed on ecosystem preservation, economic inclusion, and sustainable development in Liberia’s blue sector.
Carbon Market Regulations
CMA’s Carbon Market Regulations guarantee that every carbon transaction upholds environmental integrity and market transparency. These rules govern how credits are created, validated, traded, and retired. They establish clear standards for project eligibility, third-party verification, and conflict resolution, ensuring market trust and climate impact.
MRV Guidelines
Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) Guidelines are at the heart of CMA’s data transparency efforts. These protocols require all projects and market activities to track, report, and independently verify emissions reductions and sustainable outcomes. MRV builds stakeholder confidence and ensures Liberia’s climate progress is recognized globally.
Benefit Sharing Mechanism
CMA’s Benefit Sharing Mechanism is designed to ensure fair distribution of carbon market revenues and climate finance. Local communities, landowners, and project participants all receive measurable benefits, supporting livelihoods, empowerment, and social equity. This system fosters trust and improves project adoption at the grassroots level.