West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development

21/01/2025

WABiLED recently worked with Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority (FDA) by supporting a training aimed to strengthen the agency's capacity to incorporate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles into its policies and operations. This partnership is vital in aligning Liberia’s forestry management with inclusive practices that empower women, youth, and other marginalized groups to play an active role in addressing climate change and conserving biodiversity. Read more here: https://wabiled.exposure.co/wabiled-and-liberias-forestry-development-authority-fda-join-forces-to-strengthen-gender-and-youth-inclusion-in-its-operations USAID West Africa Tetra Tech International Development Services

WABiLED recently worked with Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority (FDA) by supporting a training aimed to strengthen the agency's capacity to incorporate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles into its policies and operations. This partnership is vital in aligning Liberia’s f...

17/01/2025

Last month, representatives from Liberia and Sierra Leone gathered in Ganta, Liberia for a transformative workshop that would reshape approaches to local forest conservation and climate mitigation. The workshop was an effort to bridge the profound capacity gaps that often prevents forest communities from meaningfully participating in national and global conservation and climate change mitigation efforts. Read more here: https://wabiled.exposure.co/empowering-forest-communities USAID West Africa Tetra Tech International Development Services

A critical conversation was unfolding in one of West Africa lush landscapes, where forests breathe life into communities and ecosystems. From December 10 to 13, 2024, representatives from Liberia and Sierra Leone gathered in Ganta, Liberia for a transformative workshop that would reshape approaches....

15/01/2025

ICYMI: Here's a recap of the "Training of Trainers" workshop held in December in Accra, Ghana. The workshop was held with transport and finance experts from across West Africa, where they identified their roles in combatting wildlife trafficking within their respective industries. During the training program, the experts were immersed in everything wildlife trafficking-related, from human rights considerations, to counter-corruption practices and coordination techniques. Read more here: https://wabiled.exposure.co/wabiled-holds-fiveday-training-of-trainers-workshop-to-combat-wildlife-crime USAID West Africa Tetra Tech International Development Services

08/01/2025

Strengthening Local Voices, Empowering Communities for a Greener Liberia

Community leaders from the forests of Gola, Wonegizi-Wologizi, and Grebo-Krahn-Sapo gathered in Monrovia for a groundbreaking workshop on November 25, 2024. Organized by the Liberia Land Authority and WABiLED, the event marked a pivotal step in sustainable land management in Liberia.

Over four days, Community Land Development and Management Committees (CLDMCs) collaborated with policymakers, private sector representatives, and traditional leaders to strengthen institutional capacity, address land tenure challenges, and champion inclusive land use practices.

We are excited to see inclusive collaboration between customary landowners, policymakers, and private sector partners. Together with the Liberia Land Authority and community members, we recognize that secure land tenure doesn’t just protect communities; it unlocks opportunities for sustainable growth and responsible investment. Read more here!

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From the diverse corners of Liberia and the rich forest landscapes of Gola, Wonegizi-Wologizi, and Grebo-Krahn-Sapo, representatives came together for a transformative moment in November 2024. This is when the Community Land Development and Management Committees (CLDMCs), at the forefront of rural l...

18/12/2024

Last week, we worked with Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority (FDA) by supporting a training aimed to strengthen the agency's capacity to incorporate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles into its policies and operations. This partnership is vital in aligning Liberia’s forestry management with inclusive practices that empower women, youth, and other marginalized groups to play an active role in addressing climate change and conserving biodiversity. More here: https://wabiled.exposure.co/wabiled-and-liberias-forestry-development-authority-fda-join-forces-to-strengthen-gender-and-youth-inclusion-in-its-operations Tetra Tech International Development Services USAID West Africa

16/12/2024

In Liberia's Gola landscape, the Sokpo Clan Honeybee Farmers Association was looking for a sustainable way to improve its economic prospects. They benefitted from fundamental training and essential equipment from WABiLED's predecessor program, WA BiCC. Now, the farmers are a step further, learning about packaging, marketing, and more. Read more here: https://wabiled.exposure.co/beyond-the-hive?source=share-wabiled USAID West Africa Tetra Tech International Development Services

In Liberia's Gola landscape, the Sokpo Clan Honeybee Farmers Association was looking for a sustainable way to improve its economic prospects. Their initial entry into beekeeping came through support from WABiLED’s predecessor program, West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA BiCC), which pr...

11/12/2024

Today is day 2 the Community-Based REDD+ (CBR+) Status Check and Capacity Strengthening Workshop at the Alvino Hotel, Ganta, Liberia. This workshop seeks to bridge gaps in CBR+ implementation, develop a user-friendly tracking system with key indicators for accountability, and craft a robust action plan to sustain post-workshop momentum.

By the end of the event, participants will walk away with actionable strategies, practical tools, and a renewed commitment to integrating community voices into national REDD+ programs.
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05/12/2024

Climate change and environmental pressures like drought, flooding, and food insecurity disproportionately impact women, girls, and Indigenous peoples, exacerbating gender-based violence (GBV). Conflicts over land rights and resource use are a major driver of GBV, with women often facing violence in struggles for control over land and property.

GBV doesn’t just harm individuals—it undermines conservation efforts. Programs that fail to consider the unique challenges women face in their communities risk reinforcing inequalities rather than promoting equity. Even conservation organizations themselves are not immune, with staff often exposed to GBV.

At WABiLED, we recognize these critical connections and embed human rights and behavior change approaches in our work. By addressing GBV and advocating for gender equality in conservation and land use, we aim to create sustainable, inclusive solutions where people and the planet thrive.

This campaign, let’s recommit to building a future free of violence, inequality, and environmental injustice.

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03/12/2024

We're here on Day 2 of our "Training of Trainers" workshop in Accra, with transport and finance experts from across West Africa learning about their roles in combatting wildlife trafficking within their respective industries. Over the course of the week, these experts will be immersed in everything wildlife trafficking-related, from human rights considerations, to counter-corruption practices and coordination techniques.

This training follows earlier training programs held in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo for the broader logistics and finance industries. The long-term goal of this workshop is to scale the training program through these experts and ultimately raise awareness across the industries on the illegal wildlife trade. If we want to be successful in bringing the illicit trade to an end, we must bet on an inter-sectorial approach to coordination and law enforcement.

28/11/2024

Championing wildlife conservation, marine turtle protection in Gambia

Mawdo Jallow is a wildlife conservationist and CITES focal point for The Gambia, actively engaged in marine turtle conservation through the establishment of hatcheries. He also contributes to the development of a CITES species identification guidebook tailored for The Gambia. He recently spoke with....

25/11/2024

Day 1 of the "Institutional Capacity Strengthening and Awareness Workshop for Customary Land Tenure Institutions across three WABiLED Landscapes in Liberia is underway in Monrovia!

The workshop brings together key stakeholders including government land administration officials, traditional authorities, NGOs, community-based organizations, and private sector representatives.

This 4-day workshop focuses on strengthening land tenure rights understanding, improving administration systems, and enhancing stakeholder collaboration for sustainable land use.



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