MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and partners, has validated two key baseline studies to guide forest conservation efforts under the European Union-funded LEH GO GREEN project.
The validation exercise, held in Monrovia, brought together stakeholders from government, local communities, and conservation organizations to review findings that will shape interventions in the Gola and Grebo-Krahn landscapes—areas that account for a significant share of Liberia’s remaining Upper Guinea forest ecosystem.
According to UNDP, the studies will serve as a foundation for evidence-based planning, implementation, and monitoring, helping to define conservation priorities and track progress in both biodiversity protection and community livelihoods.
The project combines environmental protection with economic support for forest-dependent communities, introducing initiatives such as climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, and alternative livelihoods including snail and cane rat farming to reduce pressure on forest resources.
