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The mission is to help Liberia use its biodiversity to meet the requirements of present generations without endangering the
potential of future generations. Specific goals include protection of critical ecosystems, rational and sustainable use of biodiversity
and equitable sharing of the benefits of these natural resources. 2
“UNDP has actively engaged and supported the Government in establishing the framework for sustainable management of the
environment in Liberia. In collaboration with partners, technical, financial, and logistical support has and continues to be provided
to address policy, legal, legislative, structural, and operational issues related to sustainable environmental management.”
Abou Moussa, Resident Representative
BIODIVERSITY
PORTFOLIO
UNDP is assisting the Government to conserve biodiversity in Liberia, through the GEF-funded development of a National Biodiversity
Strategy and Action Plan, completed in 2004.The process included an evaluation of the status of biodiversity in Liberia, defined guiding
principles, goals and objectives of biodiversity conservation in the country, and sets out concrete measures to implement reform in the
forestry sector, alleviate poverty through equitable distribution of natural resources and tackle coastal erosion and mangrove destruction.
CONTACTS
Mr. Simeon Moribah – simeon.moribah@undp.org
Tel. 31-205-407-121 ext. 1016
Fax 31-205-407-127
http://www.lr.undp.org/environment.html
PARTNERS
Some of our Partners working with
UNDP and the Government in Liberia
Conservation International
Fauna and Flora Internacional
UNEP
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MDGR 2004 http://www.undg.org/access-file.cfmcat=79&doc=5565&file=7132 ; 2 http://www.lr.undp.org/environment.html
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