An adequate policy, legal and institutional framework governing management, utilisation and benefit sharing from forests are key issues in combating deforestation. Niras recognise the inter-linkages between various sectors in management of natural resources and therefore the need to look beyond the forest sector when addressing policy and legislation shortcomings.
Stakeholder involvement, open and transparent management processes as well as mechanisms whereby managers are hold accountable are important measures to improve forest governance. Market based mechanisms such as certification have the potential to become a valuable tool for both improved forest governance and proof for high quality management.
Our services include the following:
- Forest policy review
- Legal and institutional reforms
- Forest information, monitoring and control systems
- Forest certification and chain of custody