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ForestAction E-newsletter Oct-Dec 2024

Dear Readers, Greetings from ForestAction Nepal! We are excited to share our final newsletter for the year 2024. In this issue, we have highlighted key events, activities, and publications that reflect our commitment to forest governance, community development, and environmental justice. As we get closer to the end of this year, we also take a moment to reflect on ForestAction Nepal's impactful work in 2024. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, stakeholders, and supporters for joining us in this journey. We wish you a Happy New Year 2025 !

National Dialogue on Strengthening Forest Fire Management in Nepal

Nepal’s rich forest ecosystems are increasingly threatened by forest fires, driven by climate change and human activities. Over the past two decades, forest fires have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest, alongside the lives of people and wildlife...Read More

News & Events

Interactive program on controlling invasive species

Raising awareness on the importance of sustainable farming through theatre play in the communities

National policy dialogue on transforming the role of community forests in the context of socio-political, economic opportunities and climate change

Local government and community forestry collaboration in the federal context of Nepal

Enhancing forest fire management capacities of forest officers

With the aim of equipping forest officers from Bagmati Province with the knowledge and skills on forest fire, the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Bagmati Province in collaboration with ForestAction Nepal, and in support of the Australian Embassy, Nepal, and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has concluded... Read More

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Publications

Book chapter: The River People and the Parks: Political Ecology of Conservation and Indigenous Livelihood in Nepal’s Terai

Economic empowerment of women through forest enterprises: opportunities, challenges and future pathway

Biodiversity-Rich Remnant forest

More Publications

Looking back to a Year to remember!

From fostering discussions on sustainable forest fire management to revitalising community forestry, we have continued to bridge policy and practice through capacity enhancement in the year 2024. This year highlights our shared dedication to promoting environmental justice, building resilient forest and communities, and improving livelihoods. This year, we have prioritised two areas - forest restoration and forest fire management – as a means to supporting local communities in reviving degraded forest land. We have also been holding dialogues and consultations with key stakeholders in identifying key areas for local government and community forest collaboration in the federal context of Nepal.

Echoes from the team

Meena Bohara

Senior Researcher Ecology and Environment

"ForestAction Nepal has been instrumental in my professional growth, offering valuable exposure and diverse opportunities for collaboration. I enjoy working on forest-based enterprises, climate finance, forest fire management, and restoration projects, with a strong focus on sustainable and community-centered solutions that enhance livelihoods and environmental resilience. The organisation’s openness to translating innovative concepts into action research and collaborating with a vibrant, like-minded team has been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my role."

"Working as a senior programme officer at ForestAction Nepal, I have been experiencing an incredibly enriching and fulfilling journey. The organisation feel much like a research institute, where intellectual curiosity and academic development are highly valued and nurtured. This experience has significantly contributed to my professional and academic growth, leaving me with a deep sense of appreciation and respect for ForestAction Nepal and its dedicated team."

Prakash Bhattarai

Senior Programme Officer

Harshita Thapa

Knowledge Management Officer

"Working with ForestAction has been a great learning opportunity for me. With the space for immense opportunities and learnings for me, I have been able to integrate my academic knowledge into my professional work. The organisation's collaborative environment and exposure to experiences have deepened my understanding of forestry and community-based natural resource management. This platform has been instrumental in enhancing my analytical skills and I am grateful for such supportive and dynamic environment."

"While back at the Agroecology promotion initiatives undertaken by ForestAction Nepal in 2024, despite the various challenges, we have made significant progress both at local and national level. Our efforts have been instrumental in raising awareness, building capacity, and engaging diverse stakeholders, all while addressing critical issues related to agroecology and sustainable food system in Nepal. However, the year was not without its challenges. Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides disrupted the fieldwork, delaying some of the field actions at the community level. Nevertheless, these natural challenges highlighted the vulnerability of agricultural systems to climate change and emphasised the need for resilient practices."

Sarada Thapa

ResearcherAgroecology and Sustainable Food System