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On August 14, 21 participants from several civil society organizations and development partners working on land and natural resources policy reform issues in Liberia resolved…
Conference declares principles for future oil palm development in Liberia
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AFP reporter investigates human rights violations by palm oil company in Liberia
On December 16-22, RRI organized an exclusive fact-finding trip for a reporter from Agence France-Presse (AFP), to Sinoe County, Liberia, where palm oil company Golden…
Workshop identifies rights violations, inconsistencies in Liberia’s community rights law
On August 7, Green Advocates organized a preparatory workshop for local community leaders in Liberia to identify provisions within the Community Rights Law regulations that…
Workshop explores challenges in implementing regulations for pit-sawing in Liberia
Green Advocates organized a workshop in Liberia On August 6 to address the challenges associated with implementing regulations for pit-sawing in Liberia. More than 35…
Liberian Land Commission takes civil society into confidence on plan for reforms
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Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority recognizes pit-sawyers’ right to operate
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Workshop analyzes palm oil expansion to develop FPIC guidelines for Africa
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Complaint to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil prompts leading palm oil company to cease operations
A complaint by Forest Peoples Program (FPP) supporting local communities in Bomi and Grand Cape Country, Liberia successfully promoted a leading palm oil company to…
Liberian government requests involvement of civil society organization in discussions on REDD
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Forum analyzes solultions to improve women’s participation in forest governance
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Civil society task force established to increase community engagement on REDD
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) organized a workshop in Liberia to facilitate discussion on REDD, plantations, and community rights on land and forests. The workshop…
Multi-stakeholder dialogue leads to review of Draft Chainsaw Regulations in Liberia
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Liberian legislators seek community consultation on processess involving Sime Darby operations
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Forums lead to resolutions for improving forest governance and including women in decision-making
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FCI develops two-year plan to address marginalization of women in natural resource management in Liberia
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Community forest leaders advance implementation of the new Community Rights Law in Liberia
Green Advocates launched the Legislative Caucus on Community Rights and Natural Resources in Monrovia, Liberia to advance implementation of the new Community Rights Law. More…
The Africa Community Rights Network assess progress of forest management in Africa and develop strategies to advance efforts
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Community forestry development organizations from across Liberia develop strategies on reforming the country’s forestry sector and promoting community rights
The Sustainable Development Institute (SID) held its 2nd Annual Conference on Community Rights and Forests in Monrovia, Liberia. The conference gathered community forestry development committees…
Green Advocates assess Liberia’s timber industry and its implications for Liberia’s community forestry and REDD policies
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RRI produces several new briefts on Alternative Tenure Enterprise Models in Ghana, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Guatemala, British Columbia, the Gambia, and Liberia
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Forest communities and local organizations create maps for recognizing customary lands
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