The Scaling-up equitable governance in area-based conservation (SEGA) project is a four-year initiative working to strengthen equity and good governance in Nepal’s protected and biodiversity-rich forest areas. Using the Site-Level Assessment on Governance and Equity (SAGE) tool, it helps local actors understand governance in practice, identify gaps in equity and participation, and take informed actions to strengthen conservation practices.
By strengthening participatory and equitable governance, particularly for Indigenous peoples and local communities, the project supports Nepal’s progress towards global biodiversity goals while helping build conservation efforts that are transparent, accountable and fair.
