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From strength to strength

A robust network of environmental economists in South Asia and the HKH

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Supported by the International Development Research Centre, the Government of Sweden and our core donors, our South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) network has grown to more than 300 research associates and over 300 environmental and development economists, including a rich network of SANDEE alumni (1,500+).

SANDEE utilises its network of regional and international talent to help address research problems in the region. Over the last 20+ years, the network has had a significant impact on research, training, and putting research to use in the region.

Over two decades, SANDEE has built a vibrant network of regional and international researchers working on the economics of natural resource use and environmental change

From strength to strength

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Network impacts

SANDEE alumni provide policy support, publish and train others

ICIMOD Mountain Chair

Outstanding scholars from member institutions of the Himalayan University Consortium

9 Jul 2021 HUC
ICIMOD Mountain Chairs promote the mountain agenda

One a food scientist focusing on indigenous foods and the other a water scientist focusing on the water-energy-food ...

Yak as a landscape connector

Regional cooperation on yak conservation benefits forged through events and networks in the Kanchenjunga Landscape

Resonating a unified voice: the HKH Call to Action

Six urgent actions and detailed targets required to sustain mountain environments and improve livelihoods in the HKH

Building a member-led consortium

The thematic working groups (TWGs) of the Himalayan University Consortium have proven to deepen network sustainability. ...

Flagship publications of 2021

In 2021, we published three books based on the work across three different initiatives.

Science-based regional collaboration through the Upper Indus network 

Members are presently working on basin level issues focusing on climate change and resilience