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Beginning March 1, 2026, Liberia will implement a carbon contribution of $25 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent for airlines and maritime operators. This is part of the Sovereign Carbon Initiative launched on January 27, 2026, by the Carbon Markets Authority.

The initiative requires companies to measure and reduce their emissions, covering 50% of emissions for flights and ships to/from Liberia. It aims to mobilize sustainable resources for local climate challenges, aligning with the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.

Revenues will fund the Liberia Carbon Investment Fund. Liberia joins Djibouti and Gabon in pioneering carbon initiatives in Africa, supported by the African Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation and the African Union.