ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that integrating sound natural resource management (NRM) in post-conflict settings can play an important role in supporting the future well-being of the human population, and in turn builds a stronger peace process. It explains a structured around a set of six good practice principles that should be applied in order to integrate sound NRM. The principles cover promoting sound governance, institution building, and capacity strengthening for sustainable NRM; restoring livelihoods based on sound NRM; planning within the capacity of the land and other natural resources; maximizing opportunities for sound policy reform; collaborating across sectors; and funding. The chapter draws on examples of practical post-conflict green recovery and reconstruction approaches from around the world including Mozambique, the Congo basin, Indonesia, Namibia, and Nepal; it also considers lessons from recovery responses to natural disasters. It illustrates the post-conflict period presents both opportunities for and threats to natural resource management.
