Appreciating the SANDEE's impactful 25 years journey, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) Director General Pema Gyamtsho on Friday laid emphasis on continued joint efforts in the region to understand and respond to the nexus of poverty, development and environmental sustainability in South Asia.
“The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) has grown into a vibrant, indispensable community,” said Pema Gyamtsho as SANDEE marked its 25th anniversary with a high-level three-day international conference that began at Himalaya Hotel on Friday.
The conference brought together experts and global thought leaders, including from Bangladesh, on the economic challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development in one of the planet’s most critical regions – the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).
The network’s legacy of building regional research capacity and policy impact is being celebrated as top global economists are charting path for the Hindu Kush Himalaya’s future.
“Its work has fundamentally advanced how we understand and respond to the nexus of poverty, development, and environmental sustainability in South Asia. This foundation is non-negotiable for our future," said the ICIMOD DG.