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30/09/2026

Great work AICA

23/09/2026

A reflection on Liberia’s journey from exclusion to greater recognition of community land rights and participation in decision-making by Green Landscapes Initiatives-GLIExecutive Director, Mina Beyan.

AICA
Sustainable Development Institute SDI - Friends of the Earth Liberia
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
Siemenpuu
Abena Boahemaa

05/09/2026

Day Three
Friday, September 4, 2026

Green Landscapes Initiatives-GLI successfully concluded the three-day Independent Forest Monitoring (IFM) Training at the NGO Coalition Center.

The final day focused on:
* Risk assessment and safety during investigations.
* Confidentiality and protection of community informants.
* Effective communication and check-in mechanisms.
* Applying lessons learned to real case scenarios.
* A final assessment to evaluate participants’ understanding.

The training strengthened GLI’s capacity to conduct safe, credible and accountable forest monitoring, protect information sources, and document violations for appropriate action.

GLI appreciates the Civil Society Independent Forest Monitors (CS-IFM) for organizing the training and creating a valuable platform for learning and knowledge sharing.

Moving forward, GLI will apply the knowledge gained to strengthen community engagement, document and report forest-sector violations, and work with relevant stakeholders to promote transparency, compliance and accountability in Liberia’s forest sector.

Abena Boahemaa
Sustainable Development Institute SDI - Friends of the Earth Liberia
Siemenpuu
Foundation for Community Initiatives - FCI
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
Wesseh Fullah
AICA
National Alliance for Women's Land Rights

04/09/2026

Day Two:

Thursday, September 3, 2026

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., Green Landscapes Initiatives-GLI continued its three-day Independent Forest Monitoring (IFM) Training at the NGO Coalition Center.

Day Two focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of evidence, Liberia’s key forestry laws, and the classification of forestry violations.
Key areas covered included:

* Understanding evidence and its importance in IFM investigations.
* Key forestry laws and regulations in Liberia.
* Identifying violations and determining the applicable laws.
* Forestry-related criminal offences and penalties.
* Forestry-related civil/administrative offences and penalties.

Participants worked in groups using real case scenarios to
* Identify known facts in the alleged case to be investigated.
* Classify violations.
* Determine applicable laws.
* Assess available and additional evidence.
* Identify the appropriate reporting authority.
* Determine required actions.
* Consider risks before an investigation.

The day strengthened GLI’s capacity to identify and document forest-sector violations, link findings to applicable laws, and channel credible evidence to the appropriate authorities helping ensure that forest-sector actors are held accountable and that violations are properly addressed.

Abena Boahemaa
Siemenpuu
Sustainable Development Institute SDI - Friends of the Earth Liberia
Foundation for Community Initiatives - FCI
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
Wesseh Fullah
AICA

03/09/2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Green Landscapes Initiatives-GLI commenced a three-day training from September 2–4, 2026, aimed at strengthening the practical knowledge, skills, and confidence of community and civil society actors to effectively monitor forest governance and forest-sector activities in Liberia.

The training is being implemented under the project “Strengthening Community and Civil Society Capacity for Independent Forest Monitoring (IFM), Legal Compliance, Safety and Accountability in Liberia.” conducted by the Civil Society Independent Forest Monitors (CS-IFM).

Day One focused on building participants’ foundational understanding of Independent Forest Monitoring (IFM).

Key areas covered included:

1. The role of IFM monitors and how investigations are conducted.
2. Responsibilities and accountability of forestry actors and stakeholders.
3. Key forest-sector agreements and contracts.
4. Turning allegations into clear and objective monitoring questions.
5. Using the Investigation Planning Cycle to effectively plan IFM investigations.
6. IFM ethics and Do-No-Harm Principles

The sessions provided participants with a practical foundation for conducting objective, evidence-based, and accountable forest monitoring.

Wesseh Fullah
Abena Boahemaa
AICA
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
Siemenpuu
Foundation for Community Initiatives - FCI
Sustainable Development Institute SDI - Friends of the Earth Liberia

04/08/2026

Happy Birthday and a wonderful wedding anniversary to our virtuous woman who continue to help shape our society, protect women rights and promote a well sustainable environment to our indigenous communities in Liberia. God bless you and continue to be an asset to GLI and Liberia 🇱🇷 as a whole. Abena Boahemaa

28/05/2026

AICA Youth Fellowship – Yaoundé, Cameroon | Day 2

Following the impactful opening sessions of Day 1, the AICA Youth Fellowship continued on Wednesday, 27th May 2026, at the same venue in Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲.

The second day of training commenced at 9:15 a.m. with insightful and engaging presentations from resource persons on key themes including Youth Leadership in Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) Movements, Advocacy, Storytelling, and Amplifying Community Voices.

The sessions were highly informative, inspiring, and transformational, equipping participants with practical knowledge and leadership perspectives necessary for advancing conservation efforts within their respective communities. Emphasis was placed on the critical role of youth in shaping narratives, influencing policy, and driving community-led conservation initiatives across Africa.

As the fellowship progresses, it is evident that the AICA Youth are not merely being prepared to participate in conservation conversations, but are being empowered to lead and reshape the future of conservation on the continent.

Indeed, the message continues to resonate strongly:
“We are Nature and Nature is Us.”
AICA
Abena Owusu Boahemaa
Wesseh Fullah
Green Landscapes Initiatives-GLI
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
National Alliance for Women's Land Rights

27/05/2026

AICA Youth Fellowship – Yaoundé, Cameroon | Day 1

The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA), a Pan-African body established in Kigali in 2022, convened young leaders from 15 African countries for a conservation fellowship aimed at strengthening knowledge and implementation of conservation practices within indigenous communities at the St. Benedicts Monastery - Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲.

Day 1 of the conference, which commenced on 26th May 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, brought together not only youth participants but also prominent members of AICA, traditional leaders, United Nations representatives, and resource persons from organizations such as RRI, IMPACT, and others.

The sessions focused on the historical foundations of conservation, highlighting both the positive and challenging experiences of elders and indigenous communities in conservation efforts across Africa. Key discussions also addressed the major challenges affecting the implementation of conservation practices and the important role expected of young people in advancing sustainable environmental stewardship.

The fellowship created a platform for meaningful dialogue, learning, collaboration, and commitment among the youth participants, reaffirming hope for the future of conservation in Africa.

GLI together with AICA we say:
“We are Nature and Nature is Us.”
Abena Owusu Boahemaa
Wesseh Fullah
National Alliance for Women's Land Rights
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
Rights and Resources

05/03/2026

Liberia - March 05, 2026

NAWoLaR Launched to advance Women’s Land Rights in Liberia

The National Alliance for Women’s Land Rights (NAWoLaR) was officially launched today, bringing together civil society organizations, government institutions, legal platforms, and community actors to strengthen women’s land and property rights across Liberia.

NAWoLaR is a national civil society platform that brings together a diverse network of organiztions, community structures, and individual leaders committed to advancing women's land and property rights across Liberia The launch event featured participation from diverse stakeholders, including Green Landscape Initiatives, highlighting the critical role of environmental stewardship in advancing women’s rights.

Despite existing legal protections, many women in Liberia continue to face barriers to land ownership due to entrenched social norms and customary practices. NAWoLaR aims to close the gap between legal frameworks and real-life outcomes by fostering collaboration, advocacy, and evidence-based action among key stakeholders.

NAWoLaR’s mission is to promote, protect, and strengthen women’s land rights in Liberia, ensuring women’s full participation in equitable and sustainable land governance.
The launch marks a renewed national commitment to gender justice and inclusive development, positioning NAWoLaR as a key platform for advancing women’s land rights nationwide.

National Alliance for Women's Land Rights
SESDev Liberia
Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW
Abena Boahemaa
Wesseh Fullah

29/01/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚

𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘢, 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢 – 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 28, 2026, key stakeholders from across Liberia's forest sector convened at the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) conference room for a one day dialogue.
This meeting brought together Government Representatives, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Non - Governmental Organizations (NGOs) including Green Landscapes Initiatives to deliberate on the future of sustainable forest management in the country.

The dialogue provided a platform to reflect on past commitments, address emerging challenges, and chart a way forward for sustainable forest management in Liberia.

Discussions centered on stronger alignment between forest reforms and community priorities. The recognition of climate finance opportunities to support conservation, ecotourism, and livelihoods and a shared commitment to collaborative action planning and transparent accountability.

In addition, stakeholders deepened their understanding of the outcomes of COP30, particularly articles 6.2, 6.4, and 6.8 and their implications for Liberia's forest sector and climate action agenda.

The dialogue concluded with partners agreeing on clear next steps, defined roles, and realistic timelines to ensure sustained collaboration, and effective follow-thorough toward achieving sustainable forest management in Liberia.

Siemenpuu
Forestry Development Authority-FDA
SESDev Liberia
Abena Boahemaa
Wesseh Fullah

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