Liberia, May 8 -- By: Arthur R.M. Becker, Director-Department of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and National Focal Point National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia

The recent surge in heatwaves across West Africa reflects a growing climate pattern marked by prolonged high temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events. These heatwaves are driven by a combination of global climate change, shifting atmospheric circulation, and regional environmental degradation. Countries across the region are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, placing immediate stress on human health, agriculture, and energy systems.

In the short term, the impacts are most visible in public health and daily l...