Community-based Forestry Supporters’ Network, Nepal (COFSUN, Nepal) is a network of the community based forestry facilitator, which was established in 2004 with the initiation of 251 facilitators from 51 districts.
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COFSUN Nepal provides a comprehensive suite of resources and programs designed to support every facet of community forestry. We function as a dynamic hub where knowledge meets action, bridging the gap between grassroots realities and national-level policy. For community leaders, we offer practical training and a platform to amplify their voices. For policymakers and researchers, we provide access to credible data and a network of on-the-ground expertise. By fostering collaboration among all stakeholders—from local CFUGs to civil society and government agencies—we ensure that everyone has the tools and connections necessary to build a more sustainable and equitable future for Nepal's forests.
We represent the collective voice of our members at local, provincial, and national levels. We analyze policy, conduct advocacy campaigns, and engage with lawmakers to ensure that the legal framework supports and protects the interests of community forestry.
Our website is a living library of resources, including research papers, technical guidelines, best practice case studies, and legal documents. We aim to be the primary source of credible information on community forestry in Nepal.
We develop and deliver targeted training programs on topics ranging from sustainable forest management and financial literacy to conflict resolution and climate change adaptation. Our goal is to equip CFUGs with the skills they need to succeed.
We facilitate connections that matter. Through our workshops, seminars, and annual conferences, we bring together diverse stakeholders to share experiences, build partnerships, and drive the community forestry movement forward.
We help communities translate conservation into economic opportunity. We provide technical support for developing sustainable forest-based enterprises, including ecotourism and non-timber forest product (NTFP) value chains, to improve local livelihoods and create resilient economies.
We empower communities to face climate change by promoting adaptation strategies and climate-smart practices. We support participation in carbon forestry (REDD+) and champion the use of innovative tools like GIS mapping to build long-term forest resilience.
PAs a national level network of organized human resource pool, COFSUN, Nepal is recognized by stakeholders at national and international levels as a service provider to communities for integrated and sustainable management of community based natural resources and to address issues of climate change.
By ensuring the professional rights of community based development facilitators, COFSUN Nepal is a strong partner in collaboration with national and international organizations to campaign for social justice in integrated and sustainable management of community based natural resources in Nepal.
By strengthening the institutional capacity, COFSUN, Nepal will be able to contribute through services of capable human resources in integrated and sustainable management of community based natural resources and in the efforts towards resilience of climate change.
Our team provides comprehensive, on-the-ground expertise to support and strengthen the entire lifecycle of community forestry projects. We specialize in delivering targeted services that ensure initiatives are effective, sustainable, and empowering for the communities involved. Our key areas include:
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COFSUN Nepal is a national, non-governmental network of forestry facilitators working to strengthen community-based forestry since 2004.
We welcome collaboration with like-minded organizations and individuals. You can support us by becoming a member, partnering on a project, or participating in our events. Please visit our "Get Involved" page for more details on how to connect with our network.
While there has been immense success, challenges remain. These include ensuring equitable benefit-sharing, navigating complex legal and policy environments, adapting to climate change impacts, and developing sustainable economic opportunities from forest products. OFSUN Nepal is actively working to address these issues.
