Food Systems, Land use and Restoration (FOLUR)

Development, adoption, and implementation of the National and NW Liberia Landscape land-use plans. Promotion of sustainable production practices for food crops, palm oil and cocoa, supported by responsible value chains Biodiversity loss reduction and restoration of natural habitats. Coordination, co…See More

Objectives

To promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable food systems for enhanced livelihood opportunities in NW Liberia Landscape through land use planning, restoration of degraded lands, and strengthening governance, policies, and market incentives for nationally replicable models of deforestation-free cocoa and palm oil value chains.

Deliverables

One comprehensive information and data set available to stakeholders and decision makers Nine clan land use plans developed and adopted, and one coarse national land use plan developed Gazettement package developed for one Proposed Protected Area (Wologizi) 200,000 hectares under sustainable land management 100,000 ha under improved management to benefit biodiversity Two new regulations supporting sustainable agriculture by men and women considered by the cabinet US$ 10 million directed to sustainable production 15,000 ha restored directly by the project One draft policy document supporting restoration by men and women considered by cabinet US$ 5 million directed to support restoration 15 satisfactory quarterly Project progress reports produced Five community resource centers equipped, and one online knowledge management system established 15 knowledge sharing events attended by men and women.

National Development Plan Alignment

All four components of the project, from land use plan, sustainable production through climate-smart agriculture, restoration of degraded lands, and coordination, monitoring, and learning support, Pillar IV of the AAID, which promotes responsible natural resource management and climate resilience.