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Vasundhara is a research and policy advocacy organization based in Odisha, India, working since 1991 to support sustainable forest and biodiversity management, tribal rights, and community-based natural resource governance. The organization collaborates closely with forest-dependent communities, civil society networks, and local governance institutions to promote ecological restoration, secure tenure rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), and strengthen community forest management systems. Vasundhara's work emphasizes participatory research, capacity building, policy engagement, and inclusive governance, with a strong focus on climate resilience, forest health, and the sustainable use of biodiversity. Through its efforts, Vasundhara contributes to the restoration of degraded ecosystems and the empowerment of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) as stewards of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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