Monbidoe G. Kuopar

Monbidoe G. Kuopar is an environmental management and conservation professional based in Monrovia, Liberia, with a dedicated focus on transboundary water governance and gender-inclusive natural resource management in West Africa.

A holder of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management and Conservation, Monbidoe brings both academic grounding and hands-on field experience to her work. She is actively engaged with the IUCN BRIDGE Project under a GEF-funded framework, contributing to the Mano River Union Transboundary Watershed Initiative a cross-border collaboration spanning Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire.

Her work supports The Nature Compact and partner institutions including the FDA and EPA, with a strong emphasis on building resilient, inclusive governance structures for shared water resources across the region. Monbidoe is a passionate advocate for gender mainstreaming and women's leadership in environmental decision-making.

She has played a central role in designing and delivering capacity-building programs including the Shared Waters, Shared Power training workshop that equip women and youth with the knowledge and tools to meaningfully participate in water governance dialogues. Her work bridges technical environmental planning with social equity, ensuring that the voices of women and local communities are reflected in policy and practice. She remains committed to advancing sustainable development, regional cooperation, and the empowerment of women as stewards of Africa's natural resources.