Community-Owned Conservation: Protecting River & Forest Ecosystems in Kailali, Nepal
Resource details
Resource type: Case Study
Organisation: British Red Cross, Nepal Red Cross Society
Region: Asia-Pacific
Category: Case study, Community-led Climate Resilience
Tags: Climate change, Community-led solutions, Indigenous knowledge, Meaningful participation, Resilience
Publication year: 2026
Language: English
Description
This case study explores how Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approaches strengthened community-led conservation in Kailali, Nepal. By building on indigenous knowledge, existing community systems, and collaboration with local authorities, the project strengthened biodiversity conservation, local leadership, and community ownership.
