The session brought together government institutions, community leaders, conservation experts, and development partners to ensure the project’s interventions reflect accurate and locally endorsed data. “Accurate data is the bedrock of effective conservation and sustainable development and a commitment to accountability and shared ownership,” said Salimatu Gilayeneh, Inclusive Green Growth Pillar Team Lead at UNDP. Gilayeneh noted that validating these baseline studies with the people and institutions who know these landscapes best ensures that interventions are scientifically grounded and rooted in local realities. Setting the Stage for ImpactOnce finalized, the baseline reports will play a pivotal role in shaping the project’s next steps. The validated baseline studies will guide evidence-based planning, implementation, and monitoring of these activities.

Source: GNN Liberia March 30, 2026 10:08 UTC