Economists studying environmental collective action and green governance have paid little
attention to gender. Research on gender and green governance in other disciplines has …

Net primary productivity (NPP) has been the subject of numerous studies, but the qualitative
and comparative study on NPP that considers human activities, climate change, and their …

Until the 20th century, forest policies across the globe focused primarily on effective forest
utilization for timber production. Subsequent loss of forest land prompted many countries to …

Joint Forest Management (JFM), embracing the philosophy of forest conservation and
livelihood improvement through cooperation between state and civil society, has emerged …

Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing
currently. It is the conversion of forested land to non-forested land by humans. Deforestation …

Mountains occupy 24% of the global land surface area and are home to 12% of the world's
population. They have ecological, aesthetic, and socioeconomic significance, not only for …

There is a consensus in the literature and widespread policymaker support on the
desirability of democratic decentralisation of natural resources governance. However, few …

Mountain systems in India, including the Himalayan region are characterized by highly
complex socio-ecological systems, with rich cultural diversity linked with equally rich species …

This study aims to assess the climate change vulnerability of forest fringe villages of Madhya
Pradesh, India, and to identify the major drivers of vulnerability, which could help to develop …

Community-based forest management has gained global prominence and this commentary
explores the socio-ecological dynamics of forest management in India, highlighting its role in …