Journal of forest and livelihood

Guideline for Contributors

The Journal of Forest and Livelihood aims to inform environmental policy process by facilitating dialogue among politicians, professionals, activists, researchers and policy makers. The Journal documents and disseminates the insights, lessons and innovations taking place in socio-cultural, political and economic aspects of environmental governance and rural livelihoods in Nepal. Original scientific papers, short communications and review articles are published in the journal. In this conne...

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2013 - Journal of Forest and Livelihood Vol. 11(1)

This issue of JFL seeks to address this gap, drawing primarily on the insights and lessons from some countries in South and South-east Asia. The articles in this issue capture local people’s perspectives and experiences on climate change impact, their strategies to cope with it, and the institutional basis which are being used in adaptation planning and implementation. The analysis and insights brought together in this JFL issue will be useful to those in...

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2012 - Journal of Forest and Livelihood Vol. 10(1)

It is a great pleasure for us to bring out this Special Issue of Journal of Forest and Livelihood on forest policy process. The theme of this Issue is chosen to capture the wide experience and repertoire of knowledge on the dynamics of forest policy making in Nepal. The articles in this Issue are particularly relevant to the present moment of political transition and uncertainty in Nepal. At present, amid a weak political ownership and commitment, Nepal’s forest bureaucracy and the d...

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2010 - Journal of Forest and Livelihood Vol. 9(1)

Volume 9(1) of the Journal of Forest and Livelihood has brought together research and perspectives from professionals working in forestry, natural resources and the global change sector. We are indeed very pleased to receive a diversity of contributions on themes that are highly relevant to forests and local livelihoods. Over the past ten years, we have been able to mobilize commitments from outstanding researchers as well as the continued support from our read...

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2009 - Journal of Forest and Livelihood Vol. 8 (2)

We are pleased to present a special issue of Journal of Forest and Livelihoods that captures some very useful lessons coming out of the DFID supported Livelihoods and Forestry Programme (LFP) in Nepal. The idea of the special issue emerged through discussion between editors of the Journal and the staff of LFP in late 2007. Recognizing the widespread distribution of the Journal in Nepal and internationally, LFP showed interests to disseminate its lessons gained through 10 years of actio...

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