Blogs
The Governance Blog series aims to spark meaningful dialogue on governance conflicts in Nepal, focusing on issues such as natural resource and environmental disputes, development challenges, political conflicts and ethnocultural tensions. By bringing diverse voices together, the series explores the causes, impacts and potential solutions to these conflicts, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in shaping Nepal’s federal governance. Through expert insights, personal experiences and creative ideas, this platform seeks to drive transformative discussions for better governance and social harmony.
Rectifying Climate and Natural Resource Conflicts in Federal Nepal
Samir Bhattrai:
Explore how Nepal’s federal structure grapples with natural resource and climate conflicts. From hydropower disputes to community forest management, learn how overlapping jurisdictions, climate change, and social inequities challenge governance, and what solutions can foster inclusive, sustainable resource management across all three tiers of government.
Governing Nature, Governing Conflict, and Hollow Federalism
Author: Subheksha Joshi
Natural resource conflicts in Nepal reveal the hollow realities of federalism, where unclear divisions of power and weak accountability allow environmental exploitation and prolonged community suffering. From sand and gravel extraction to hydropower and water disputes, these conflicts show how governance failures turn vital natural resources into battlegrounds, questioning whether federalism is delivering justice, equity, and meaningful local participation.
Join the Conversation: Be a Voice in Transforming Governance Conflicts in Nepal!
Overwhelmed by the interest and contributions to the Governance Blog series, we’re excited to announce the continuation of the series. Share your thoughts, case studies or creative ideas on federalism in Nepal, focusing on conflicts around natural resources, development, politics or ethnocultural issues.
This is your chance to highlight solutions, explore impacts or bring marginalized voices to light. Whether you’re an academic, practitioner, activist or a passionate storyteller, your insights could shape the discourse on governance conflicts in Nepal.
🔗 Submit Your Blog: blog@socialchange.org.np
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📅 Deadline: Rolling, but submit before mid-month for next month’s publication.
📢 Let’s drive change together!
