By Professor Krishna Shrestha

Journal articles

Cedamon E; Nuberg I; Shrestha KK, 2017, 'How understanding of rural households’ diversity can inform agroforestry and community forestry programs in Nepal', Australian Forestry, 80, pp. 153 - 160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049158.2017.1339237

Ojha HR; Khatri DB; Shrestha KK; Bhattarai B; Baral JC; Basnett BS; Goutam K; Sunam R; Banjade MR; Jana S; Bushley B; Dhungana SP; Paudel D, 2016, 'Can Evidence and Voice Influence Policy? A Critical Assessment of Nepal's Forestry Sector Strategy 2014', Society and Natural Resources, 29, pp. 357 - 373, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2015.1122851

McManus P; Shrestha KK; Yoo D, 2014, 'Equity and climate change: Local adaptation issues and responses in the City of Lake Macquarie, Australia', Urban Climate, 10, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2014.08.003

Tamang S; Paudel K; Shrestha K, 2014, 'Feminisation of agriculture and its implications for food security in rural Nepal', Journal of Forest and Livelihood, 12, pp. 20 - 32, http://www.forestaction.org/publications/jfl/172

Pandit B; Shrestha K; Bhattarai S, 2014, 'Sustainable local livelihoods through enhancing agroforestry systems in Nepal', Journal of Forest and Livelihood, 12, pp. 47 - 63, http://www.forestaction.org/publications/jfl/172

Paudel K; Tamang S; Shrestha K, 2014, 'Transforming land and livelihoods: Analysis of agricultural land abandonment in the mid-hills of Nepal', Journal of Forest and Livelihood, 12, pp. 11 - 19, http://www.forestaction.org/publications/jfl/172

Ojha H; Khatri D; Shrestha K; Bushley B; Sharma N, 2013, 'Carbon, community and governance: is Nepal getting ready for REDD+?', Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 22, pp. 216 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14728028.2013.856166

Jha P; Shrestha K, 2013, 'Climate Change and Urban Water Supply: Adaptive Capacity of Local Government in Kathmandu City, Nepal', Journal of Forest and Livelihood, 11, pp. 62 - 81, http://www.forestaction.org/publications/view/136

Pradhan A; Shrestha K, 2012, 'Rethinking environmental decision-making practice: Analysis of environmental and climate change decisions in Australian governments', OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 3, pp. 11 - 26, http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1990429#%23

Neupane S; Shrestha K, 2012, 'Sustainable forest governance in a changing climate: Impacts of REDD program on the livelihood of poor communities in Nepalese community forestry', OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 4, pp. 71 - 82, http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2048675

Shrestha K; Mahjabeen Z, 2011, 'Civil science, community participation and planning for knowledge-based development: analysis of Sydney Metropolitan Strategy', International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, 2, pp. 412 - 432, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJKBD.2011.044315

Dressler W; Buscher B; Schoon B; Brockington D; Hayes T; Kull C; McCarthy J; Shrestha K, 2010, 'From hope to crisis and back again? A critical genealogy of the global CBNRM narrative', Environmental Conservation, 37, pp. 5 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0376892910000044

Mahjabeen Z; Shrestha K; Dee J, 2009, 'Rethinking community participation in urban planning: The role of disadvantaged groups in Sydney Metropolitan Strategy', Australian Journal of Regional Studies, 15, pp. 45 - 63, http://www.anzrsai.org/system/files/f8/f4/f51/f52/o289//Mahjabeen.pdf

Sarker A; Ross H; Shrestha K, 2008, 'Common pool approach for water quality management: An Australian case study', Ecological Economics, 68, pp. 461 - 471, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2008.05.001

Sarker A; Ross H; Shrestha K, 2008, 'Interdependence of common pool resources: Lessons from a nested set of catchments in Australia', Human Ecology, 36, pp. 821 - 834, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10745-008-9206-1

Shrestha K; Mcmanus P, 2008, 'The politics of community participation in natural resource management: Lessons from community forestry in Nepal', Australian Forestry, 71, pp. 135 - 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049158.2008.10676280

Shrestha K; Mcmanus P, 2007, 'The embeddedness of community forestry in Nepal', Small-Scale Forestry, 6, pp. 273 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11842-007-9020-4

Conference Papers

Baral S; Tiwari S; Shrestha K; Tamang S; Lama K; Bhandari K, 2022, 'Gendered process of women (dis)/empowerment in the changing socio-economic and political changes in the community forestry of Federal Nepal.', in Proceeding of the 7th National Community Forestry Workshop, Lalitpur, Nepal, presented at the 7th National Community Forestry Workshop, Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal, 12 June 2022 - 14 June 2022

Shrestha K; Nuberg I; Cedamon E, 2019, 'Pathways to agroforestry wealth in Nepal', in Proceedings 4th World Congress on Agroforestry: strengthening links between science, society and policy, Montpellier, France, presented at Proceedings 4th World Congress on Agroforestry: strengthening links between science, society and policy, Montpellier, France, 19 May 2019 - 22 May 2019

Shrestha K, 2017, 'Q-factors is a useful guide for selection silviculture on Nepal's community forests', Kathmandu Nepal, pp. 242 - 255, presented at Proceedings of the First National Silviculture Workshop,, Kathmandu Nepal, 19 February 2017 - 21 February 2019, https://ifro.ku.dk/english/research/projects/scifor/newsbxjune2014/conferences/Proceedings_SilviWS_2017.pdf

Nur I; Shrestha KK, 2017, 'An Integrative Perspective on Community Vulnerability to Flooding in Cities of Developing Countries', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 958 - 967, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.07.141

Cedamon C; Nuberg I; Lusiana B; Mulia R; Pandit B; Subedi Y; Shrestha K, 2015, 'EnLiFT Model 1.0: A Livelihood and Food Security Model of a Forest-Farm System', in Meadows M; Harrison S; Herbohn J (eds.), Small-scale and Community Forestry and the Changing Nature of Forest Landscapes, IUFRO Research Group 3.08, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, pp. 23 - 42, presented at IUFRO Research Group 3.08 Small-scale Forestry Conference, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, 11 October 2015 - 15 October 2015, https://basecamp.com/2023031/projects/2850946/messages/54282917?enlarge=210197488#attachment_210197488

Marco A; Brack C; Ghosh S; Kachenko A; Mcmanus P; Shrestha K; Saldariagga N; Wang M; Yung S, 2013, 'Understanding the carbon and pollution mitigation potential of Sydney's urban forest', in Brown A; Wells K; Parsons M; Kerruish C (eds.), Managing our forests into the 21st century, Institute of Foresters Australia, Canberra, Australia, pp. 151 - 158, presented at Managing our forests in the 21st century: Institute of Foresters Australia National Conference, Canberra, Australia, 07 April 2013 - 11 April 2013, http://forestryconference.org.au/ckeditor/kcfinder/upload/files/IFA%20program%20summaries%20March%202013.pdf

Mahjabeen Z; Shrestha K, 2009, 'Social justice and city: Community participation in Sydney's metropolitan planning', in State of Australian Cities National Conference Perth 2009, Promaco Conventions Pty Ltd, Perth, presented at State of Australian Cities: National Conference 2009, Perth, 24 November 2009 - 27 November 2009, http://soac.fbe.unsw.edu.au/2009/PDF/Mahjabeen%20Zeenat_Shrestha%20Krishna.pdf

Shrestha K, 2009, 'Rethinking participatory forestry for equity: Views from Nepal', in Rethinking participatory forestry for equity: Views from Nepal, XIII World Forestry Congress: Forests in development - A vital balance, Buenos Aires, Argentina, presented at XIII World Forestry Congress: Forests in development - A vital balance, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 18 October 2009 - 25 October 2009

Mahjabeen Z; Shrestha K; Dee J, 2008, 'Rethinking Community Participation in Urban Planning: The Role of Disadvantaged Groups in Sydney Metropolitan Strategy', in Proceedings of 32nd ANZRSAI Conference, The Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International Inc., Adelaide, Australia, pp. 167 - 185, presented at The Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International Inc., Adelaide, Australia, 30 November 2008 - 03 December 2008, http://www.anzrsai.org/system/files/f1/f54/o298//REFEREED%20Proceedings%20front%20pages.pdf

Dee J; Shrestha K; Crowther M, 2008, 'Environmental impact assessment and environmental planning education: Value conflicts in Sydney's Port Botany expansion', in Planning Education in a Globalised World, Conference Proceedings, ANZAPS Conference 2008, Australian and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools(ANZAPS) 2008, Sydney, pp. 79 - 91, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools(ANZAPS) 2008, Sydney, 26 September 2008 - 28 September 2008, http://trove.nla.gov.au/version/166813360

Shrestha K; Mcmanus P, 2007, 'The politics of community involvement in the conservation and use of forest resources: Lessons from community forestry in Nepal', in The politics of community involvement in the conservation and use of forest resources: Lessons from community forestry in Nepal, Growing Forest Values: The 2007 Institute of Foresters Australia and New Zealand Institute of Foresters Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, pp. 345 - 360, presented at Growing Forest Values: The 2007 Institute of Foresters Australia and New Zealand Institute of Foresters Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 03 June 2007 - 07 June 2007, http://trove.nla.gov.au/version/9192300

Shrestha K; Mcmanus P, 2006, 'Collective action of local communities in forest conservation and utilisation: Critical reflections from community forestry in Nepal', in Collective action of local communities in forest conservation and utilisation: Critical reflections from community forestry in Nepal, Small-scale forestry and rural development - the intersections of ecosystems, economics and society, Galway, Ireland, pp. 458 - 477, presented at Small-scale forestry and rural development - the intersections of ecosystems, economics and society, Galway, Ireland, 18 June 2006 - 23 June 2006, http://www.coford.ie/media/coford/content/publications/projectreports/small-scaleforestryconference/Shrestha.pdf

Shrestha K, 2004, 'Rethinking the history of Nepalese forest policies', in Rethinking the history of Nepalese forest policies, A Forest Conscienceness, Augusta, WA, Australia, presented at A Forest Conscienceness, Augusta, WA, Australia, 12 September 2004 - 17 September 2004

Conference Presentations

Shrestha K, 2022, 'Indigenous Peoples, Social Justice and Development in the Post-COVID South Asia', presented at International Webinar on Post COVID World Order, Department of Political Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India, 23 September 2022 - 23 September 2022

Maharjan K; McManus P; Shrestha K; Fisher R, 2022, 'Reframing Environmental Justice: Analysing responsibility and accountability in Nepal’s transboundary river governance', presented at Institute of Australian Geographer’s Conference, University of New England, Armidale, 05 July 2022 - 08 July 2022

Bajracharya A; Shrestha K; Zwi A; Baldry E, 2022, 'LEARNING FROM THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR): Analysis of Indigenous women in Nepal’s Guthi system', presented at The Institute of Australian Geographers Inc. Conference 2022: Landscapes of change, challenge and creativity, Department of Geography and Planning, UNE, 04 July 2022 - 08 July 2022

Shrestha K, 2022, 'Reflection from a distance: Thinking about transforming education in Nepal, Keynote presentation (webinar)', presented at Natural Resources and Environmental Education: Past, Present & Future Pathways, Himalayan Conservation Group (HICOG), Sydney, 22 May 2022 - 22 May 2022

Shrestha K, 2022, 'South Asian diaspora’s inclusion in Australia: Opportunities and Strategies for Collective Engagement', presented at South Asian Diaspora Forum, Sydney, 14 May 2022 - 14 May 2022

Shrestha K; Mahjabeen Z, 2022, 'Reimagining climate Justice: Lessons from Community Renewable Energy (CRE) program in Australia', presented at Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers (virtual), 25 February 2022 - 01 March 2022

Shrestha K, 2021, 'In search of disaster justice: Why recognition matters?', presented at Invited Paper in the session of the Critical Development Study Groups (CDSG) of the IAG conference, Remembering, reimagining geography Institute of Australian Geographers & New Zealand Geographical Society Combined Conference, University of Sydney, Australia, 06 July 2021 - 09 July 2021

Mahjabeen Z; Shrestha K, 2021, 'Mumbai the most vulnerable city with the least guidelines: climate change adaptation of urban poor', presented at In Remembering, reimagining geography Institute of Australian Geographers & New Zealand Geographical Society Combined Conference, University of Sydney, Australia., 06 July 2021 - 09 July 2021

Shrestha K, 2021, 'Publication lab for emerging scholars', presented at Invited Paper in the session of the Critical Development Study Groups (CDSG) of the IAG conference, Remembering, reimagining geography Institute of Australian Geographers & New Zealand Geographical Society Combined Conference, University of Sydney, Australia., 06 July 2021 - 09 July 2021

Bajracharya A; Shrestha K; Zwi A; Baldry E, 2021, 'Reframing Gendered Experience: Indigenous women in Nepal’s Disaster: Insights from the Guthi system of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley', presented at In Remembering, reimagining geography Institute of Australian Geographers & New Zealand Geographical Society Combined Conference, University of Sydney, Australia, 06 July 2021 - 09 July 2021

Shrestha K, 2020, 'Where to from here: The Nepal-India Border issues', presented at Invited by the Nepal Institute of International Relations-NIIR, a Kathmandu-based think tank for international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy, Webinar, 20 June 2020

Shrestha K, 2020, 'Rethinking our future, together: Transforming women’s participation for inclusive development in Nepal', presented at Invited by the Nepal Women Cooperative Society, Webinar, 01 June 2020

Shrestha K; Thapa B; Ojha H; Baldry E; Zwi A; Sharma S, 2019, 'Advancing environmental justice to disaster settings: Insights from Nepal’s earthquake recovery practice', presented at In Geographies of Emergence, Divergence ad Convergence, Annual Conference of Institute of Australian Geographers, Hobart, 09 July 2019 - 13 July 2019

Bajracharya A; Shrestha K; Zwi A; Baldry E, 2019, 'Indigenous communities in disaster resilience: Lessons from Newar communities in Nepal’s earthquake recovery', presented at Institute of Australian Geographers Conference (IAG), University of Tasmania, 09 July 2019 - 12 July 2019

Shrestha K, 2019, 'Developing a Himalayan geography network: why and how?', presented at In The Nepal Himalayan Speciality Group Workshop, Annual Conference of the American Association of Geographers, Washington, D. C, 05 April 2019 - 05 April 2019

Shrestha K, 2019, 'Reframing disaster Justice: Some critical lessons from Nepal’s 2015 earthquakes recovery practice', presented at In Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), Washington, D. C, 03 April 2019 - 07 April 2019

Shrestha K, 2018, 'Invited Panellist for Climate Security and Community Resilience: Debating Institutional Innovation from the Grassroots', presented at In Urban Resilience Asia Pacific (URAP) Conference, UNSW Sydney, 07 November 2018 - 08 November 2018

Shrestha K, 2018, 'Disasters, development and peacebuilding: Reframing Disaster justice in Nepal’s earthquake recovery', presented at In International Workshop on Security, Peace and Development 2018, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, 05 October 2018

Shrestha K, 2018, 'Planning for disaster recovery: Lessons from Nepal’s earthquake recovery practice, In Area Studies and Beyond', presented at , 22nd Biennial Conference of the Asia Studies Association of Australia (ASAA), University of Sydney, Australia, 03 July 2018 - 05 July 2018

Bajracharya A; Shrestha K; Adhikari J, 2018, 'Political economy of mobility and agrarian change in Nepal', presented at In Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, University of Sydney, Sydney, 03 July 2018 - 05 July 2018

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