Overview
We engage with policymakers, administrators and civil society organisations to identify challenges and recommend improvements for the efficient implementation of forest rights and community-based forest governance across central India.
We are deeply engaged with the state governments in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh as partners and through membership in state-led committees on Forest Rights Act.
Potential mapping
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Chhattisgarh CFR Potential Atlas Date: 15th November, 2024
Claim Making
Management Planning
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Policy Brief: Post-CFR Recognition Policy Support How can the recognition of CFR rights translate into positive and equitable livelihood and conservation outcomes? Much will clearly depend upon the collective decision-making processes adopted at the local level and the policy support provided post-recognition. -
CSO Consultation on DA-JGUA implementation in Chhattisgarh Date: 6th January, 2025
Post Claims management
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Policy Brief: Post-CFR Recognition Policy Support How can the recognition of CFR rights translate into positive and equitable livelihood and conservation outcomes? Much will clearly depend upon the collective decision-making processes adopted at the local level and the policy support provided post-recognition.
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A policy brief on Convergence of CFRR with NTFP-based livelihoods Under project on Training, Capacity Building and Support for Decision-Making for CFRR Recognition & Management in Bastar District
Critical Wildlife Habitats
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Critical Wildlife Habitat: What is it, how should it be implemented, and how is it being pushed through? This report seeks to clarify in simple language the core legal provisions relating to CWH, their interpretation, and the processes necessary for their proper implementation on the ground. It also identifies where the ongoing process in Maharashtra has deviated from this legally implied process.