Liberia, July 7 -- The Institute of Climate Change and Health Research, ICCHR, has graduated its first cohort of climate and health professionals, with speakers at the ceremony emphasizing research, data analytics and environmental stewardship as critical tools for addressing Liberia's growing climate and public health challenges.

The graduation ceremony, held Saturday, July 4, at the Liberian Learning Center in Paynesville, brought together government officials, environmental experts, academics, development partners and families to celebrate what the institute described as a milestone in strengthening Liberia's climate research capacity.

Delivering the keynote address, Deputy Minister for Technical and Vocational Education and Trainin...