Capacity-Building Training for Women-led CSOs’ Climate Leadership in Liberia

Monrovia – The Partnership for Environmental Actions on Climate Change and Ecosystem Protection (PEACCEP) Liberia Inc., in collaboration with Baastel and Climate Action Africa (CAA), is set to launch a groundbreaking capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the climate leadership of women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Liberia.

The workshop, titled “Capacity Building Training on Mainstreaming Gender in Climate Dialogue and Actions in Liberia,” will take place on June 24-25, 2024, at the Lutheran Compound Conference room in Sinkor, Monrovia. A second training of another 15 participants will take place in Kakata, Margibi County from June 27-June 28 at Survivors Aid International.

The two-day workshop will focus on mainstreaming gender into climate action and enhancing the leadership capacities of women-led CSOs in Liberia. The agenda includes expert presentations, interactive group activities, and case studies designed to foster a comprehensive understanding of climate change, gender concepts, climate policy, and advocacy.

Baastel’s technical assistance aims to empower women’s and youth CSOs to effectively advocate for gender-responsive climate policies, engage in climate dialogue processes, and assume leadership roles in climate action. By building the capacity of these groups, the initiative seeks to ensure more inclusive and equitable participation in climate policy formulation and implementation in Liberia.

CAA has engaged Baastel, a Canadian international development consulting firm, to provide expert facilitation in collaboration with the Partnership for Environmental Actions on Climate Change and Ecosystem Protection (PEACCEP) in Liberia.

About PEACCEP

PEACCEP (Partnership for Environmental Actions on Climate Change and Ecosystem Protection), a leading Liberian CSO, has been at the forefront of climate justice, leadership, and advocacy training for women, youth, and mid-level professionals. PEACCEP aims to empower women, youth, and mid-level professionals to become effective leaders and advocates in climate action.

About Baastel

Baastel (Le Groupe-conseil Baastel ltée) Established in 1989 is a Canadian-owned firm specializing in sustainable development consulting, with a strong reputation in performance evaluation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and results-based management (RBM). The firm has a strong track record in enhancing the impact of development policies and projects globally

About Climate Action Africa (CAA)

CAA, a Global Affairs Canada initiative, is dedicated to advancing climate change initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa by deploying Canadian climate change experts for capacity-building assignments. The CCA technical assistance initiative is implemented by a consortium of partners including Alinea International, Econoler, and WSP.