Conservation International, Liberia

Conservation International, Liberia CI-Liberia is an affiliate of the global organization and works closely with communities, private sector, government and civil society leaders to support.

Our Mission: Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity. Our Vision: We imagine a healthy, prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, for the long-term benefit of people and all life

on Earth. Our Challenge: confronting our global environment and the needs of the world's human populations have never been greater; the future, quite literally, is in the balance. Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts โ€“ a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food โ€“ that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere. Our Values: As we work toward securing a healthy planet for today and for generations to come, we are guided by six fundamental values which inspire our work: passion, respect, integrity, optimism, courage, and teamwork. At a glance:
Founded: 1987
Employees: 800+
Global Offices: 30+
Partners: ~2000 around the world
Charity Navigator Rating: 4 stars

Specialties:
biodiversity conservation, corporate sustainability, natural capital accounting, landscape & seascape mgmt., innovative conservation finance, indigenous, traditional communities, marine protected areas, fresh water security, global climate change, food security

Website: http://www.conservation.org

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management

Type: Non Profit

Headquarters:
2011 Crystal Drive Suite 500 Arlington, Virginia 22202 United States

Company Size: 501-1000 employees

Founded: 1987

On August 7, Conservation International Liberia and partners closed the Natural Capital Accounting Project and held the ...
10/08/2026

On August 7, Conservation International Liberia and partners closed the Natural Capital Accounting Project and held the Food Systems Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program Steering Committee meeting in Monrovia.

From empowering local communities to sustainably manage and use coastal natural resources to mainstreaming the value of nature into Liberiaโ€™s development planning and policy, NCA implementation proves that nature and local communities can thrive together.

At the FOLUR PSC meeting which was presided over by the Environmental Protection Agency - EPA of Liberia, partners reviewed the project progress and validated the FY27 work plan and budget, proving once again that collaboration drives conservation impact. ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒฑ

10/08/2026

Natural Capital Accounting project closure and the Food System Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program steering committee meeting at Corina Hotel in Monrovia.

๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’‚ ๐’‚๐’• 179 & ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’—๐’† ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’”๐’†๐’“๐’—๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’šToday, we honor Liberiaโ€™s 179th Independence and the International Day for Man...
26/07/2026

๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’‚ ๐’‚๐’• 179 & ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’—๐’† ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’”๐’†๐’“๐’—๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š

Today, we honor Liberiaโ€™s 179th Independence and the International Day for Mangrove Conservation by celebrating a landmark achievement, the launch of the countryโ€™s first National Mangrove Inventory Report.

This detailed report showcases the extent condition, and opportunities of Liberiaโ€™s mangrove ecosystems, thus strengthening our collective path toward a sustainable future.

Farmers from cooperatives across Lofa, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount counties have benefited from a two-day knowledge-s...
13/07/2026

Farmers from cooperatives across Lofa, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount counties have benefited from a two-day knowledge-sharing and business symposium held at the Boulevard Palace Hotel in Monrovia.

The two-day symposium featured panel discussions involving farmers, government representatives, partners and private sector actors sharing knowledge on what aspect of the program has worked well and what approach needs scaling-up.

During one session featuring Uomah Witherspoon, Senior Manager at Orange Foundation, and Burgess A. Franklin, Assistant Manager for Credit at the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), farmers gained practical knowledge on unlocking growth opportunities and access to capital.

These are initiatives of the Food System Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by Conservation International in partnership with the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, RSPB, and Flora & Fauna.

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜On June 12, we celebrated six years of impact with our comm...
15/06/2026

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜

On June 12, we celebrated six years of impact with our communities, government, and partners at the Blue Oceans Program (BOP) official close-out ceremony.

Delivering a special remark, the Swedish ambassador to Liberia, Ambassador of Sweden to Liberia and Sierra Leone Karl Backeus singled out the women's empowerment scheme through a cooperative revolving loan as one the program's inspiring achievements, noting that "sustainable development must also be inclusive development."

In his welcoming remark, Momodu Kemokai, Conservation International Liberia Country Director commended the government and people of Sweden for their support in advancing sustainable development in Liberia.

Also, delivering remarks was the Director General of the The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority Republic of Liberia General J. Cyrus Saygbe who disclosed that NaFAA has taken proactive steps to harness the gains and experiences of the BOP as the government moves to its commitment of establishing marine protected areas.

From Maryland to Rivercess, beneficiaries shared powerful testimonies of how the program transformed their livelihoods and deepened knowledge of mangrove and marine conservation.

BOP is a six-year program funded by Sida - Styrelsen fรถr Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete through the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia to enhance mangrove conservation and build the adaptive capacity of local communities against the effects of climate change.

On June 4, we honored the invitation of our dear partner in conservation and development, the Swedish International Deve...
05/06/2026

On June 4, we honored the invitation of our dear partner in conservation and development, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), through the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia to showcase the impact of SIDAโ€™s support through the Blue Oceans Program.

The event, which marked the close-out ceremony of Swedenโ€™s bilateral development initiatives in Liberia brought together partner institutions in a room full of inspiring stories of change to network, share results and celebrate the impact of SIDAโ€™s funding in Liberia.

SIDA has been a valuable partner to our conservation efforts in Liberia. With their support through the Blue Oceans Program, weโ€™ve advanced mangrove conservation in southeast Liberia, empowered communities with sustainable fishery practices, supported Liberiaโ€™s blue economy, and delivered the countryโ€™s first national mangrove inventory.

As this chapter closes, we remain hopeful that local communities will carry forward these gains for a sustainable future. ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒฑ

In Lofa, we successfully enhanced the capacity of over 20 Frontline Conservationists (FC) through a refresher training u...
28/05/2026

In Lofa, we successfully enhanced the capacity of over 20 Frontline Conservationists (FC) through a refresher training under the Food System, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program.

These FCs, selected by local communities with whom we have signed Conservation Agreements Network, carry out regular forest patrol and monitoring activities to collect and report vital environmental data on biodiversity and illegal forest activities.

At the refresher training, the FCs shared their experiences from the field which were dominated by human-wildlife conflict.

By the end of the training, they were equipped with new patrol safety techniques and smart strategies for collecting vital environmental data. These trainings will continue for FCs in Cape Mount and Gbarpolu counties.

While in Lofa, the team also paid a courtesy visit to Lofa County University where the project is establishing a resources center and a demonstration site to enhance the college agriculture program and strengthen food security in the region.

Dr. Isaac Podah, president of the university accompanied by some faculty members led the team on a tour of the proposed resource center and demonstration site to monitor the status and progress of the facilities.

The FOLUR project is a Global Environment Facility-funded project that seeks to address deforestation through cocoa and palm value chains.

At Conservation International, we believe that conservation works best when it is community-led and locally driven. We j...
25/05/2026

At Conservation International, we believe that conservation works best when it is community-led and locally driven. We joined the government, environmental partners, civil society and academia on the International Day for Biological Diversity to raise awareness and celebrate the power of locally driven actions that are protecting our planetโ€™s biodiversity.

On a panel discussion of representatives from academia, government and civil society Lorpu Kerkulah shared that she entered the bushmeat trade with zero capital and โ€œthings were moving on fineโ€ for her family.

But Lorpuโ€™s story didnโ€™t end there. Alongside many other women, she chose a different path, one that protects wildlife and sustains families. Today, they perform as part of the Ex-Bushmeat Seller Drama Team, organized under the Eddie Gibson Theater, using storytelling to inspire others and champion conservation.

The courage, creativity, and resilience of these women are living proof that local actions ripple into global impact.

Our journey to Warbah in Sinoe County last week reminds us why partnerships matter in conservation. Our Country Director...
12/05/2026

Our journey to Warbah in Sinoe County last week reminds us why partnerships matter in conservation. Our Country Director, Momodu Kemokai, led the Blue Oceans Program (BOP) team as they joined the Embassy of Ireland staff on a field mission that brought stories of resilience and community leadership to life.

Warbah is one of several communities in Southeast Liberia where weโ€™ve signed Conservation Agreements to protect mangrove habitats under BOP.

Through these agreements, local communities are discovering new livelihood opportunities while learning how mangroves safeguard their homes and futures.

During the visit, Meg Beare from the Irish Embassy shared her admiration for how community ownership and local knowledge that are strengthened by our interventions are driving real change.
This partnership with the Embassy of Ireland is more than just a journey for support; itโ€™s a catalyst for deeper impact.

Through these interventions, we are driving behavior change, strengthening community stewardship, and ensuring that mangrove conservation benefits people and nature.
These are the stories of what's possible when local communities lead conservation efforts.

01/04/2026

At the National Fishery Investment Conference hosted by The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority Republic of Liberia, our Program Delivery Director for West and Central Africa,

He highlighted how responsible, inclusive approaches, drawing from CI-Liberiaโ€™s implementation of the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fishery Project (LSMFP), are not just good for communities; they are essential for sustainable and secure investments.

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