Rahul Karki

 

Mr. Rahul Karki has been a researcher at ForestAction Nepal since 2010. He also served in the leadership position as the Executive Coordinator of the organization from 2023 to 2025. His work primarily centers on forestry and environment. With academic training in environmental science and far-reaching on-the-ground field experience, he brings both analytical rigor and practical insight to his research. Mr. Karki has produced a diverse range of publications, including peer-reviewed international journal articles, book chapters, research reports, booklets, and discussion papers. He has co-edited a book entitled ‘Restoring forests and improving livelihoods in Nepal’. He has also contributed to the scholarly community by serving as the managing editor for the Journal of Forest and Livelihood and other institutional publications of ForestAction. Mr Karki has led action research projects on forest fire management, climate finance, and related themes. Furthermore, he has participated in various national and international forums, engaging in policy dialogues, research exchanges, and collaborative initiatives in multiple professional capacities.

PUBLICATIONS:

Karki, R., Paudel, N.S., Adhikary, A. and Manandhar, S. 2019. Comparing and Contrasting National REDD+ Strategies in Hindukush Himalayan Region: Implications for REDD+ Implementation. Journal of Forest and Livelihood, 17(1): 111-126.

Karki, R., Shrestha, K.K., Ojha, H., Paudel, N., Khatri, D., Nuberg, I. and Adhikary, A. 2018. From Forests to Food Security: Pathways in Nepal’s community forestry. Small Scale Forestry, 17(1): 89-104. DOI 10.1007/s11842-017-9377-y

Paudel N.S., Ojha, H., Shrestha, K., Cedamon, E., Karki, R., Paudel, G., Basyal, M., Nuberg, I. and Dangal, S. 2018. Towards active utilisation of community forestry: Silvo-institutional model for sustainable forest management in Nepal. Banko Janakari 27(3):120-xx. DOI: 10.3126/banko.v27i3.20557

Khatri, D.B., Thuy, T.P., Di Gregorio, M., Karki, R., Paudel, N.S., Brockhaus, M. and Bhusal, R. 2016. REDD+ Politics in the Media: A Case from Nepal. Climatic Change, 138(1): 309-323. DOI 10.1007/s10584-016-1731-0

Rai, J., Karki, R. and Worthington, R. 2015. Biodiversity and Sustainability in Nepal: A Role for Deliberation? In: Rask, M. and Worthington, R. (Eds.), Governing Biodiversity through Democratic Deliberation. Routledge.

Gurung, A., Karki, R., Cho, J.S., Park, K.W. and Oh, S. 2013. Roles of Renewable Energy Technologies in Improving the Rural Energy Situation in Nepal: Gaps and Opportunities. Energy Policy, 62:1104-1109

Paudel, G. and Karki, R. 2013. REDD+ Governance, Benefit Sharing and the Community: Understanding REDD+ from Stakeholders’ Perspective in Nepal. Journal of Forest and Livelihood, 11(2).

Karki, R. and Gurung, A. 2012. An Overview of Climate Change and its Impact on Agriculture: A Review from Least Developing Country, Nepal. International Journal of Ecosystem, 2(2): 19-24.

Gurung, A., Karki, R. and Bista, R. 2011. Community Based Forest Management in Nepal: Opportunities and Challenges. Resources and Environment, 1(1): 26-31.

Gurung, A., Gurung, O.P., Karki, R. and Bista, R. 2011. Impact of Non-governmental Organizations in Rural Community Development: A Case Study from Trans-Himalayan Region of Nepal. International Journal of Applied Sociology, 1(1): 1-7.

Gurung, A., Karki R., Bista R. and Oh S.E. Peoples’ Perception towards Urban Forestry and Institutional Involvement in Metropolitan Cities: A Survey of Lalitpur City in Nepal. Small-scale Forestry, 11: 193-205.

Karki, R., Khatri, D.B., Joshi, L. and B.K. D. 2011. Payment for Ecosystem Services in Protected Areas (in Nepali). Hamro Ban Sampada, 9(1).

Gurung, A., Gurung, O.P., Karki, R. and Oh, S.E. Improper Agricultural Practices Lead to Landslide and Mass Movement Disasters: A Case Study Based on Upper Madi Watershed, Nepal. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 2011 (Accepted)

Paudel, G. and Karki, R. 2010. REDD+ Payments and Benefit Sharing Mechanism (in Nepali). Hamro Ban Sampada, 8(2): 69-77.

Aryal, R.K., Lee, B.K., Karki, R., Gurung, A., Baral, B., Byeon, S.H. 2009. Dynamics of PM2.5 concentrations in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Journal of Hazardous Materials, HAZMAT-9585.

Aryal, R.K., Lee, B.K., Karki, R., Gurung, A., Kandasamy, J., Pathak, B.K., Sharma, S. and Giri, N. 2008. Seasonal PM10 dynamics in Kathmandu Valley. Atmospheric Environment, 42(37): 8623-8633.