Policy Briefs

The FLARE Network's policy brief series aims to connect high-quality research to policy discussions at the intersection of forests and livelihoods. The series draws on the deep and diverse expertise within the FLARE community to advance knowledge and action on key contemporary issues relating to climate, biodiversity, poverty, social justice, forest governance and more. The series is co-published with the Keough School of Global Affairs, home of the FLARE Network secretariat. Please also see our companion series of short policy-relevant videos.

The first policy brief in the series, titled “A Global Review of the Impact of Forest Property Rights Interventions on Poverty”, provides a comprehensive analysis of how property rights over forest resources alleviates poverty. Authored by Daniel C. Miller and colleagues, this brief synthesizes findings from a systematic review of 91 case studies across 24 countries. The research underscores the importance of the secure forest-related property rights for local community livelihoods. Read the Policy Brief