This newsletter summarizes the findings of a 2022 baseline survey conducted by Environmental Defenders to assess the socio-economic and environmental conditions of communities around the Luli Kayonga Central Forest Reserve and nearby fishing villages in Dei Sub-County, Pakwach District. The study explores themes such as sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, forestry, fisheries management, and gender equality.

Key insights include the impact of land use practices on biodiversity, challenges faced by local fisheries, and opportunities for forest landscape restoration. The findings inform Environmental Defenders’ strategic initiatives to improve livelihoods, support community-based conservation, and enhance environmental sustainability in the region.