MONROVIA, Aug. 11 -- ActionAid Liberia has led more than 20 civil society organizations in presenting the Monrovia Climate Declaration to the House of Representatives, calling for debt justice, increased climate financing and stronger action to protect Liberia from the impacts of climate change.

The declaration was presented through the House Committee on Claims and Petitions, chaired by Montserrado County District #8 Representative Prince Toles, following the launch of the National Debt and Climate Audit Report on Liberia.

The report examines Liberia's growing public debt, estimated at US$2.84 billion, and its implications for national development, public spending, and the country's ability to respond effectively to climate change.

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