RT null T1 Community Forestry Campaign for Restoring Degraded Lands in Nepal A1 Climate Land Ambition and Rights Alliance, K1 campaign YR 2019 FD 2019 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28836 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28836 NO 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. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 16, 2026