The MRU Ecosystem and Transboundary Water Resource Management project is an ambitious initiative that seeks to promote sustainable management of natural resources across the MRU region, with a particular focus on transboundary waters and forest ecosystems. The project is designed to address environmental challenges that are common to the member states, such as deforestation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss, by fostering cross-border cooperation and integrated resource management.

Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this project is structured around two main components: Integrated Forest Ecosystem Management and Sustainable Management of Transboundary Waters. The project covers several key transboundary rivers, including the Mano, Cavalla, and Scarcies rivers.

Key achievements of the project include the establishment of national platforms and transboundary committees, the completion of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for the major rivers, and the endorsement of a Strategic Action Program (SAP) aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of these vital ecosystems. Additionally, the signing of the Freetown Declaration underscores the commitment of MRU member states to fund and implement the SAP over the next 40 years.

The MRU Secretariat is responsible for coordinating the various components of this project, ensuring that activities align with regional strategies and contribute to the broader goals of sustainable development and environmental conservation.