ernment allocated portions of the forest lands to each
stakeholder group – with 51.2% (2.3 million hectares)
for commercial use, 33.3% (1.5 million hectares) re-
served for conservation, and 15.5% (0.7 million hect-
ares) reserved for the benefit of local communities
(Altman et al. Pending).^6
Figure 3. Extent of Liberian Forest CoverIntegration with Climate Security
Given climate change affects on water, agricul-
tural, and energy sectors, there is increasing concern
within the policy and intelligence communities that
nations with limited resilience and adaptive capac-
- This information is from a draft case study that will be
published in Strengthening Post-Conflict Peacebuilding through
Natural Resources Management, which is being finalized by the
Environmental Law Institute, the United Nations Environmental
Programme, and the University of Tokyo (ELI 2011). The publica-
tion will include some 150 case studies on experiences and les-
sons learned dealing with natural resources and conflict. Edited
volumes to be released soon focus on high-value resources; land;
water; livelihoods; restoration, remediation, and reconstruction;
and governance and institutions. The intent is to advance interna-
tional discussion and understanding of the interactions between
natural resources and post-conflict peacebuilding.