Key Interventions and Achievements

Improving Natural Resource Governance

The LEH GO GREEN project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and other stakeholders, is driving transformative change in natural resource governance across Liberia. The initiative promotes sustainable forest-based enterprises, strengthens community stewardship, and enhances climate resilience in forest-fringe communities.

Aligned with the EU’s Forestry and Conservation Contribution (2021–2024) and the UN Strategic Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), the project supports sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and economic empowerment—particularly in the Grebo-Krahn and Gola Forest landscapes.

Community Conservation Agreements (CCAs)

• CCAs piloted in Lower Sokpo, Bondi Mandingo, Konobo, Gbeapo, Sarbo, and Patupo.
• These agreements incentivize communities to commit to forest conservation in exchange for livelihood support, including agriculture, training, and wages for forest patrols.
• CCAs promote participatory planning, conservation milestone setting, and sustainable land-use practices.

Carbon Market Readiness

• Over 100 community members trained in carbon market principles and readiness.
• Communities engaged in dialogues to explore opportunities in global carbon trading.

Community Empowerment and Livelihoods

• 30 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) established, benefiting 900 members (585 women, 315 men).
• Trained:
  • 300 lowland rice farmers
  • 273 beekeepers
  • 20 women in snail farming
• Constructed:
  • 5 free-range snail facilities
  • 3 cane rat training sites
  • 2 sustainable charcoal production sites
• 50 participants trained in energy-efficient charcoal-making techniques.

Agroforestry and Reforestation

• 400 hectares of land identified for agroforestry, impacting 400 households.
• Germinated 100,000 native trees across 10 communities.
• Planted 140,000 cocoa seedlings by 400 farmers (69 women, 331 men).

Capacity Building

• Trained 20 Ministry of Agriculture staff and 10 community service providers (CSPs) in climate-smart agriculture, livestock management, and good agricultural practices.

Sustainable Logging and Forest Management

• Developed and piloted a reduced-impact logging model in targeted forest zones.
• Supported communities in mapping, inventory, and operational planning for sustainable timber extraction.
• Facilitated knowledge-sharing and training on sustainable forestry and carbon market engagement.

Gender Inclusion

• Women represented 52.3% of trained beneficiaries, receiving tools, training, and support to enhance access to financial and livelihood opportunities.

Partnerships

• Strengthened collaboration with local institutions such as the Forestry Training Institute and SCNL to ensure long-term sustainability and capacity development.