Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) will participate in a side session at the Conference of Parties (COP30) titled “Balancing Extraction, Climate Finance, and Just Transition: Advancing Sustainable Mining for Climate and Development in Liberia,” on 18 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.
The session draws from a collaborative multi-country research project conducted by TJNA and ActionAid across Liberia, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It will convene mining sector stakeholders, government agencies, community leaders, development partners, civil society organisations (CSOs), and researchers committed to ensuring that Africa’s mineral wealth contributes meaningfully to the continent’s sustainable and climate-resilient future.
This research examines the nexus between extractive governance, climate justice, and domestic resource mobilisation, identifying policy gaps, structural weaknesses, and opportunities for reform across the continent. At COP30, TJNA will share Liberia-focused findings while drawing on broader regional perspectives to support the development of a climate-aligned, justice-oriented framework for sustainable mining.
Event Details
📅 Date: 18 November 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:00 GMT
📍 Venue: Liberia Pavilion, PVC77, beside Côte d’Ivoire Pavilion
Liberia’s extractive industry contributes over 56 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yet its contribution to domestic revenue remains significantly low at 16 per cent, largely due to excessive fiscal incentives within the Liberia Revenue Code. This misalignment limits the government’s ability to invest in climate adaptation, strengthen environmental safeguards, and improve the well-being of mining-affected communities.
The COP30 session will address these challenges by presenting evidence-based policy pathways for aligning Liberia’s mining sector with national climate goals, the African Mining Vision (AMV), and the Africa Green Minerals Strategy. Discussions will focus on improving governance, integrating climate finance, enhancing transparency, and ensuring that mining reforms advance a just transition for workers and communities.
By bringing Liberia-centered insights and broader continental analysis to the COP30 platform, TJNA aims to catalyse renewed commitment to sustainable mining, one that balances extraction with conservation, strengthens domestic resource mobilisation, and drives meaningful climate action across Africa.
For more information about the session, please contact Gloria Majiga at gmajiga[@]taxjusticeafrica.net.
