Cooperative individuals in Nepal drive sustainable forest management practices
The study looked at whether people who cooperate in a game also help take care of community forests in Nepal. They found that those who are more cooperative in the game are more likely to plant trees in community forests, invest in biogas, and spend time monitoring the forests. This suggests that supporting cooperation and local governance is important for managing forests well. This is crucial for climate change efforts, so international programs should focus on helping communities work together to protect their forests.