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Forest Commons & Governance Research Group| Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Mumbai | India

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Thrilled to share that Prof. Geetanjoy Sahu & Sharachchandra Lele co-edited EPW's Special Issue on the Review of #Environment & #Development! 8 articles explore India's environmental governance, community rights & sustainable development. Read more: https://t.co/uoOSH0OScF #EPW

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🌱 New beginnings in Nandurbar!
Our team has kickstarted a stakeholder orientation with newly joined research officers-empowering tribal communities for #ForestRights & livelihoods.
🤝 In collab with Nandurbar District Admin.
📩 [email protected]
#FRA @MittaliSethiIAS

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Keystone Foundation Chennai Team visited TISS-supported Gram Sabhas with CFR rights in Chandrapur, Maharashtra—sharing insights on #FRA2006, community forest governance & forest based livelihoods. 🌱#FRA #Collaboration
#ForestRights #CFR #TISS #KeystoneFoundation #ForestCommons

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Historic Win for Forest Rights in Pen,Raigad!🌿
Community Forest Management plans for 13 villages in Pen, have been approved by the Block Level Convergence Committee (BLCC) empowering them to protect, manage, and sustainably use their forests.
#ForestRights #ForestCommons #FRA

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🌳 #21March2025 International Day of Forests 🌾
Forests feed & sustain billions! 🌱Theme: "Forests & Foods" highlights their role in food security, water & livelihoods. Let's protect them! 🌍
🍽️ 5B+ rely on forests for food & medicine
#ForestDay #IntlForestDay @FAO @FAOForestry

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Exciting update from Chandrapur! 100 CFR management plans approved by BLCC, and 73 have been approved by DLCC. This milestone strengthens community-led forest governance & sustainable livelihoods. #ForestRights https://t.co/lsAyhfQ0Ku

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Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay! Women play a crucial role in forest governance, key laws:
✅FRA 2006: Ensures 1/3rd women in FRCs & joint forest rights.✅PESA 1996: 1/3rd reservation for women in local governance.✅MGNREGA: Equal pay & job security for rural women. #Forest

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Excited to begin a new chapter in our Forest Commons & Social Transformation project in Nandurbar! Grateful to @MittaliSethiIAS & Anya Navandar (IAS) for their commitment. Together, we aim to restore forests & boost livelihoods in tribal villages.#ForestCommons #TribalDevelopment

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We’re proud to share that our Project Leader, Geetanjoy Sahu, received the Most Impactful CSR Leader award on #WorldCSRDay in Mumbai! 🎉
This recognition celebrates our rural interventions and the incredible efforts of our field team and partners. 🌱#CSRLeadership #ForestRights

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A two-day policy dialogue in Gadchiroli brought together experts, officials & Gram Sabhas to discuss how FRA & PESA empower forest communities. Lessons from Gadchiroli show the way for sustainable, community-led governance! 🌿💪 #ForestRights #Tribals #FRA #PESA #Policydialogue

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🌿 #Budget2025 brings key highlights for #Forests & #TribalWelfare! From #ForestRights to #TribalLivelihoods, the focus is on sustainability & empowerment. Read our detailed insights here: 🔗https://t.co/M0iKWRUyRs #JalJungleJameen #GreenEconomy #ViksitBharat #AatmaNirbharTribes

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"Before planning resource use, we must first map what we have!" .Under #ForestRightsAct,Sec 3(1)(i),communities have right to protect & manage forest resources.Our team conducts CFR demarcation &resource mapping, enabling Gram Sabhas to plan & demand #MGNREGA work #sustainability

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🌟 Stories of Change: Mehakhurd 🌿
Through NREGA, the Gram Sabha, with TISS's support, restored 10 hectares of CFR land:
🌳 5,000 plants (Jambhul, Sitafal & Bamboo)
👩‍🌾 Local jobs for 40 families, esp. women
🏡Reduced migration, revived livelihoods!
#ForestRights #StoriesOfChange

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🌍 Over 18,500 families displaced for tiger conservation. Can we balance wildlife protection with community rights? Join our research on socio-economic impacts & advocate for democratic relocation practices. Learn more: https://t.co/57ovxPHX0D #ForestRights #VoluntaryRelocation

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🌿 Proud moment! TISS' Centre for Climate Change & Sustainability Studies honored by ITDP Chandrapur for empowering 100+ villages with CFR management plans, capacity building, & livelihood enhancement. Together for sustainable forest governance! 🌟
#ForestRights @MinistryTribal

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TISS Chandrapur Research Officers were honored by ITDP PO, Chandrapur for their outstanding work in 100+ CFR villages. Their efforts in raising FRA awareness & improving tribal livelihoods are truly commendable!

#ForestRights #TribalEmpowerment #FRA #CommunityForests #Chandrapur

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We organized one-day workshop - To discuss the significance of the social accountability framework in the enforcement of public policies, especially in the rights-based public policies. @fesforcommons #ForestRights #CommunityGovernance #SocialAccountability #forestcommons

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Residents of Varsai Pada are concerned about the impact of the Balganga Dam project on their village. Their protest, including an election boycott, highlights the need for balanced policy for development with fair compensation and the protection of community rights. #ForestRights

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Our team presented a Community Forest Resource Management Plan at the District level #Convergence Committee (#DLCC ) meeting, Thane.
Key steps: FRA-driven livelihood plans, MGNREGA discussions for Gram Sabha empowerment, & multi-stakeholder dialogue.

#FRA2006 #SustainableForests

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We are delighted to share with you all that we organized a panel discussion on Reimagining Forest Governance After FRA 2006:Policy and Institutional Framework during India Land and development Conference #ILDC2024 by @Center4Land and partners at @FLAMEUniversity
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