Nepal – SCB Social Science Working Group

Bright Seed: A Story of Indigenous Women Leading Forest Conservation in Nepal

By Anu Rai I joined a group of Bote Indigenous community members early in the morning. As we approached a dried-up riverbed, I watched them form a circle on the riverbank, arranging tree branches and bringing out traditional fishing tools. They were preparing for a ceremony to pray for water; Read more

By SSWG, 7 months2025-08-08 ago

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Who Bears Responsibility in the Face of Human-Wildlife Conflict?

By Sabina Shakya Have you ever imagined what you would do if you came face to face with a crocodile while fetching water in the river? Even though crocodiles are majestic creatures that play important roles in freshwater ecosystems, they also pose real threats to people, especially when their habitat overlaps with areas of Read more

By SSWG, 8 months2025-06-30 ago