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This case study describes the 'Pani Chautari' (water forum) process implemented by the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) between 2016 and 2020 in Dhulikhel, Nepal. The initiative used evidence-informed, multi-stakeholder dialogues to address water scarcity and conflict, bridging the gap between scientific research and local policy-making to enhance urban water governance.

This research paper examines the environmental and organizational impacts of the conflict between Maoist rebels and the government of Nepal from 1996 to 2005. It details how the breakdown of security has led to increased poaching and illegal resource extraction, while also noting unexpected positive effects like forest regeneration in certain regions due to depopulation and fear of violence.