Building Sustainable and Robust Forest Futures for People, Planet, and Profit
Empowering Communities. Formalising the Forest Economy.
About the Initiative on the Forest Economy (IoFE)
We are a collaborative platform advancing research, dialogue, and solutions that drive inclusive forest-based economic systems. Our work strengthens forest governance while ensuring economic security for the communities who depend on them.
Our Latest Work
BIPP–ISB and Terviva Partner to Strengthen Karanj-Based Forest Value Chains through Women-Owned Enterprises
The three-year collaboration will improve market systems, institutional capacity, and supply chain efficiency to create sustainable livelihood opportunities in forest-dependent communities.
A Historic First: Bamboo Sale from Community Forest Rights Area Through a Tribal Women-Owned Producer Company
A landmark bamboo sale from Nandurbar showcases how tribal women-owned enterprises are turning Community Forest Rights into sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment
Pir Panjal Jungle Producer Company Completes Hazelnut Sales in Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Women producers in Pangi Valley led the sale of over a tonne of wild Himalayan hazelnuts, strengthening forest-based livelihoods through collective enterprise.
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Building Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
