Various experiences of CF in the region have demonstrated that the allocation of forest management rights and responsibilities to local people is an effective strategy for sustainable forest management and provides potential contribution to improved outcomes for forest cover and condition and local livelihoods.
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Optimizing the Role of Community Forestry to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through the ASEAN Cooperation on Food, Agriculture and Forestry
Community Forestry (CF) can play a fundamental role in achieving nearly all the SDGs through its focus on improving livelihoods, strengthening local governanceand, halting deforestation and improving forest quality.
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Serial number
0000000080
Publisher
RECOFTC
Publication format
Policy brief
Geographic focus
Regional
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Nepal
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
Thematic area
Gender equality and social inclusion
Governance and rights
Economic benefits for communities
Series collection
ASEAN social forestry
Topics
Community / social forestry
Forest governance
Gender equity and social inclusion
Livelihoods (NTFPs/agroforestry/PES)
Knowledge tree area
Enabling policies
External actors and markets
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