Community Forestry Campaign for Restoring Degraded Lands in Nepal

This document describes a community forestry initiative in Nepal focused on restoring degraded land through locally managed forest systems. It outlines the participation of thousands of community groups operating under national forest legislation, supported by government and external actors in developing and implementing forest management plans. The document explains how these plans integrate climate adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction through actions such as regeneration, conservation, and resource management. It details financial mechanisms allocating income to forest sustainability and poverty alleviation, alongside broader community investments. The report also presents outcomes related to reduced deforestation, increased carbon capture, improved resilience, enhanced biodiversity, and strengthened social inclusion and governance structures.