Expression of Interest For Environmental And Social Impact Assessment To Inform The Potential Designation Of Wonegizi And Wologizi As Protected Or Conserved Areas (Pcas).

Expression of Interest for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment to Inform the Potential Designation of Wonegizi and Wologizi as Protected or Conserved Areas (Pcas). AFD supports the implementation of the project Sustainable management of Wonegizi-Wologizi forests landscape in Liberia (WISE) and has committed 9 M to the project. The project is coordinated by GRET and FFI who are working alongside government authorities in Liberia such as the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and Liberia Land Authority (LLA). The project is structured into four main components: 1. Conservation and Management of Forest Areas: This component focuses on securing legal status for protected and/or conservation areas, developing and implementing management plans, and conducting scientific research to monitor biodiversity and explore the restoration of ecological connectivity areas. 2. Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Livelihoods in the surrounding landscapes: It supports sustainable agricultural practices and provides alternative income opportunities to reduce dependence on activities such as shifting agriculture and illegal timber harvesting. This component aims to improve livelihoods and minimize environmental impact in the surrounding areas of the proposed protected areas. 3. Institutional Support and Capacity Building: The project will strengthen the capacities of the FDA and other relevant institutions (such as CLDMCs) through targeted training and support. This component emphasizes enhancing governance, improving scientific knowledge, and ensuring effective management of natural resources and linking to sustainable financing for long term conservation of the forests. 4. Project Management, Audit, and Evaluations: This component ensures the efficient management, monitoring, and evaluation of the project, including auditing and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.coordinationsud.org/appels-doffres/?_localisations=afrique%2Casie%2Cmoyen-orient