Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2008 of ForestAction outlines the achievement of FA in 2008 on our three key fronts of interventions:
Upcoming Constitution and Right of Local People in Natural Resource Management
ForestAction has recently published a booklet- Natural Resource, Civic Supremacy and New Constitution (in Nepali).
Journal of Forest and Livelihood: Special Issue on Climate Change
This special issue of Journal of Forest and Livelihood contains sixteen articles
Federalism and Natural Resources Management in Nepal
ForestAction in collaboration with other 12 organizations working in the field of natural resources have published a book entitled
ForestAction Nepal is a well recognized Non-governmental Organization (NGO) in the field of natural resource management, environmental governance and livelihoods. Established in 2000, it is based in Kathmandu and operates across the country at various levels from field action at grassroots to national and international level policy processes.
Forest Action becomes a Member of IUFRO
In extending our collaboration with international organizations, recently ForestAction becomes a member of International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). IUFRO is the global network for forest science cooperation. It unites more than 15,000 scientists in almost 700 Member Organizations in over 116 countries, and is a member of International Council for Science (ICSU). It has 8 Divisions, 65 Research Groups, 11 Task Forces, and more than 200 Working Parties.
ForestAction Exploring Collaborative Research Linkages
ForestAction is exploring collaborative research and educational possibilities with various universities in the United States and Canada. The universities are - University of Toronto (Department of Geography), University of Michigan (School of Natural Resources and Environment and International Forestry Resources and Institutions), University of Minnesota (Centre of Natural Resources and Agricultural Management), Carleton University (Department of Sociology and Anthropology), and Portland State University (Department of Economics).
2nd World Congress of Agroforestry going to be held in August, 2009
ForestAction is exploring collaborative research and educational possibilities with various universities in the United States and Canada. The universities are - University of Toronto (Department of Geography), University of Michigan (School of Natural Resources and Environment and International Forestry Resources and Institutions), University of Minnesota (Centre of Natural Resources and Agricultural Management), Carleton University (Department of Sociology and Anthropology), and Portland State University (Department of Economics).view more
ForestAction Hosted NGO Group on Climate Change Meeting
Climate Change NGO Group meeting was hosted by ForestAction in Kathmandu on April 19, 2009. The major objectives of this meeting were: to increase collective understanding of the issue and update the global, national and local initiatives towards climate mitigation and adaptation, to prepare strategies to increase the effectiveness of NGO Group on the agenda and strengthen and consolidate the CC-NGO-Group to identify the priority areas.
ForestAction Nepal and CDS Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
ForestAction Nepal and College of Development Studies (CDS) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen educational and research cooperation between the educational communities in both institutions.
FA Provides NRM Related Insights to New Constitution
Over the past several months, FA has been contributing to new constitution making, especially in relation to Natural Resources governance, community rights and equity. It has developed a number of inputs targeting Constituent Assembly and other policy makers. The activities include: Presentations(1,2,3&4),Booklet,Events
First International Community Forestry Workshop going to be Held in September, 2009
First International Community Forestry Workshop is going to be held in Pokhara, Nepal during September 15-18, 2009. The organizing committee represents the multi-stakeholder nature of Nepal’s forestry sector and the international forestry scene. FA professionals, Dr. Hemant R Ojha and Dr. Naya Sharma Paudel are members of technical committee. For further detail please visit: www.communityforestryworkshop.com.np
ForestAction Appointed to National REDD Group by Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation
Nepal Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation (MFSC) has recently constituted a National level working group on Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD). The Group will develop national level REDD readiness strategy including preparation of the detailed REDD proposals for the World Bank. view more