Country:

Nepal

Region:

Asia

Date:

April 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Implementor:

Federation of Community Forestry Users, Nepal

Funding Amount:

$48,812

Details:

The SRM-funded project convened, trained, and oriented local government representatives on the community forestry issues to ensure that the interests of community forest user groups (CFUGs) are protected and enhanced in the local government regulations and policies in Nepal. Advocates also work closely with local governments to create model community forest laws to empower CFUGs, remove regulatory barriers, and initiate implementation of the model laws within their jurisdiction.

The activity built the capacity of local government representatives to protect and enhance the interest of CFUGs in local government laws and policies. By supporting the creation of a model or template “Community Forest Law,” the activity ensured a favorable regulatory and policy regime for community forestry at local government levels.