Our Impact

1 Million Trees Campaign

CASD's flagship environmental initiative is a five-year campaign to plant and sustain one million trees across Liberia's most vulnerable coastal and inland ecosystems. Every tree planted is a statement of commitment to Liberia's future — a future where forests thrive, communities prosper, and climate resilience is not a privilege but a right.

Our fundraising target is US$5 million over five years, equivalent to US$5 per tree, covering planting, maintenance, monitoring, and community engagement. Each tree planted strengthens natural coastal defenses, captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, supports biodiversity, and creates green jobs and community income opportunities.

One tree at a time. One million reasons to hope. Every tree we plant is a promise to the next generation that we fought for their future.

Climate Finance, Investment Gaps and Strategic Forecasting

Addressing climate change is not only an environmental responsibility. It is a financial and economic priority that requires coordinated global and local investment. Across Africa, and particularly in countries like Liberia, the gap between available climate funding and actual need continues to grow.

Current estimates show that Africa requires between $250 billion and $300 billion annually by 2030 to effectively respond to climate challenges. However, the continent currently receives only a fraction of that amount, leaving a significant gap that affects infrastructure, livelihoods, and long-term development.

In Liberia, the situation reflects many of the broader challenges seen across the region. As a coastal country with rich rainforest ecosystems, Liberia faces increasing risks from rising sea levels, flooding, unpredictable rainfall, and agricultural disruption. These environmental pressures directly impact food security, economic stability, and community resilience.

At the same time, access to climate finance remains limited. A relatively small share of global climate funding reaches countries with the highest vulnerability, despite their urgent need for adaptation and resilience-building initiatives. This imbalance continues to slow progress and limits the ability to implement large-scale, sustainable solutions.

The economic impact is already being felt. Climate-related risks are projected to reduce economic output across parts of Africa, while millions remain vulnerable to displacement and environmental stress. Yet within this challenge lies a clear opportunity for strategic investment.

Research shows that investments in climate adaptation can generate strong returns, with every dollar invested producing multiple dollars in economic and social benefit. This highlights the importance of targeted, well-managed funding that supports education, community-driven programs, and sustainable environmental practices.

Our approach is rooted in the understanding that meaningful progress requires more than awareness. It requires informed planning, responsible financial strategies, and long-term commitment. By aligning local realities in Liberia with global climate priorities, we aim to contribute to solutions that are both practical and impactful.

Africa Climate Adaptation & Investment

Climate Finance Reality Check

Africa's Climate Finance Gap — Annual Estimates (USD Billions)

Annual Need by 2030$275B

Current Annual Flows to Africa$30B

Adaptation Finance Received$11B

Mitigation Finance Received$19B

Return per $1 Invested in Adaptation$4

Sources: UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2023 · Climate Policy Initiative 2023 · World Bank Climate Finance Review

The Hope of Liberia

Liberia is a country of extraordinary potential. Its forests, its people, and its communities hold the foundation for a future defined not by the weight of climate risk, but by the strength of climate action.

Hope in Liberia is not passive. It is reflected in the farmer who adapts to changing conditions, the young leader who steps forward with vision, and the communities that continue to rebuild and strengthen their resilience.

CASD exists to stand beside these efforts, providing resources, knowledge, and a long-term commitment to building a more resilient and thriving Liberia.

Every tree planted, every policy advanced, and every community empowered reflects what is possible when ambition is matched with action. The future of Liberia is green, and it is already taking shape.

Liberia's Forest: A Global Asset

Liberia contains approximately 7.5 million hectares of tropical forest representing about 43% of the remaining Upper Guinean Forest — a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot. These forests store vast quantities of carbon, protect water catchments, safeguard biodiversity, support rural livelihoods, and anchor sustainable economic growth. CASD exists to protect every hectare.

43% Upper Guinean Forest

7.5M Hectares of Tropical Forest

69% Of Liberia's Land Area

"Climate action is not only an environmental responsibility. It is the foundation of sustainable development — and the most powerful investment Liberia can make in its own future."

— Joe K. Gbasakollie, Founder & Executive Director, CASD

Our Achievements

Since 2023 CASD has been building the foundations for sustainable climate solutions across Liberia. Every achievement below represents real communities reached, real ecosystems restored, and real lives changed.

Achievement 01

Gbarnga Field Office

Established a regional operational hub in Bong County to coordinate climate action initiatives, community outreach, and partnerships in central Liberia. By positioning operations closer to affected communities, CASD has improved accessibility, strengthened local engagement, and increased the effectiveness of its environmental programs. The Gbarnga office serves as a model for decentralized community-centered climate action.

Achievement 02

Mangrove Restoration

Launched a community-based mangrove restoration initiative in Grand Bassa and Sinoe Counties, training local residents in nursery establishment, seed collection, and planting techniques. This initiative is part of a broader plan to plant one million mangrove trees across vulnerable coastal areas, strengthening natural coastal defenses, restoring critical ecosystems, and creating community income through environmental stewardship.

"From the coast of Grand Bassa to the forests of Bong County — CASD is there. In every community, with every partner, for every ecosystem that needs protecting."

Achievement 03

Youth Digital Skills

Partnered with the Young Men's Christian Association of Liberia to deliver computer literacy and digital skills training for rural youth in Bong County. Participants receive hands-on training in basic computer operations, internet use, digital communication, and essential productivity tools — all integrated with climate awareness and sustainable development education. Empowering youth with digital skills is how CASD builds the next generation of climate leaders.

Achievement 04

Community Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

Built a collaborative network engaging local government authorities, community leaders, civil society organizations, development partners, and youth groups across Liberia. Through community dialogues, youth forums, and local advocacy sessions, CASD has helped residents understand the impacts of climate change and the practical steps they can take to protect their environment. When communities lead, solutions last.

Achievement 05

Technical Assistance

Provided technical assistance to the Government of Liberia, the World Bank, and the Global Partnership for Education through the Ministry of Education, including education governance advisory services, capacity development, and resource mobilization. CASD also distributed learning materials and resources directly to schools and communities across Liberia, ensuring that the next generation grows up with the knowledge and tools to be environmental stewards.

Community Stories

CASD's work is felt in communities across Liberia. In Bong County the establishment of our Gbarnga Field Office has brought climate action programming directly to central Liberia, improving accessibility and strengthening local engagement. Community awareness campaigns have reached residents in areas experiencing deforestation and environmental degradation, with community dialogues, youth forums, and local advocacy sessions helping residents understand the impacts of climate change and practical steps they can take to protect their environment.

In Grand Bassa and Sinoe Counties, community members and volunteers are being trained in mangrove nursery establishment, seed collection, and planting techniques as part of our plan to plant one million mangrove trees across vulnerable coastal areas. Across Liberia, CASD has actively engaged local government authorities, community leaders, civil society organizations, development partners, and youth groups to promote shared ownership of climate and environmental initiatives.

Impact in Numbers