The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) from February 17-23, 2026, engaged and empowered communities through awareness campaigns focused on strengthening forest protection across Konobo District, Grand Gedeh County. Community awareness and access to critical information are part of SDI’s wider strategy to improve local communities' direct involvement in the protection of Liberia's remaining natural forest from deforestation, protection of wildlife, including chimpanzee habitat, and community stewardship of land and forest resources.
The campaign in the Tai-Sapo-Krahn-Grebo landscape was under the theme: “Stop clearing primary forest, including protected and proposed protected areas." Tai-Sapo-Krahn-Grebo landscape is one of Liberia’s most important biodiversity hotspots, home to rich primary forests and diverse wildlife.
During the campaign in Konobo District, flyers were distributed with various protection and information steps in which SDI called on community members to: promote sustainable land-use practices, respect proposed and protected forest boundaries, strengthen community participation in conservation, and demand for stronger enforcement against illegal forest clearing.
Sampson Williams, National Program Assistant at the SDI, said: "Together, we can protect our forests and wildlife for present and future generations." The campaign is funded by Rainforest Rescue and implemented by SDI.