The Monrovia Grow Green Project (MonGrow Green Project) aims to address the problem of
flooding, coastal erosion, and by transforming Monrovia into a safer, cleaner, greener and a
more inclusive city through inclusive and participatory Climate Change mitigation and
adaptation interventions. In implementing the project, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC)
will work with migrant and displaced commun
ities to plant twenty thousand (20,000) mangrove and coconut trees to establish green corridors along the Somalia Drive (Japanese Freeway), West Point and New Kru Town coast lines and along the Mesurado River. These trees will serve four main purposes: balance the soil, provide a green and shady environment for residents, absorb excess soil/ground water, and absorb carbon emissions emitted by human activities. Most importantly, the project aims to provide livelihood to climate migrants and internally
displaced persons (IDPs) and provide public awareness and sensitization on climate mitigation and adaptation mechanisms. The project shall directly 150 climate migrants and IDPs through livelihood training business support. This project is funded by the Mayors Migration Council through the Global Funds for Migrants and Refugees
Inclusive Climate Action which seeks to provide direct technical and financial resources to cities addressing the needs of migrant and displaced communities affected by the climate crisis.
