The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is currently seeking concept notes for the Summer 2012 Research Competition on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia aimed at supporting researchers and institutions in the region.
SANDEE, launched in November 1999, is a regional network that uses economic tools and analyses aimed at addressing South Asia’s environmental challenges. It provides research support to South Asian researchers and institutions interested in the inter-connection among development, natural resource use and the environment. It is based on the premise that solutions to economic development concerns and environmental problems are integrally linked. Thus, SANDEE brings together South Asian researchers and institutes interested in the inter-connections among development, poverty and the environment. Its main goal is to build the professional skills required to enable South Asians to address local and global environmental concerns. SANDEE works in seven countries in South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Concept notes, if accepted, will lead to an invitation to submit a full research proposal.
Issues to be covered
Research topics can cover a variety of issues, ranging from the economics of climate change (mitigation and adaptation) to pollution management; valuation of environmental services to ecotourism; and, urban and coastal resource management to fragile mountain concerns. Research on macro considerations such as trade and the environment, comprehensive wealth and income accounting and evaluation of economic and environmental policies will also be considered.
While SANDEE’s focus is on environmental management, proposals should include a strong economics component. Multi-disciplinary projects are encouraged. Institutional affiliation is required for receiving support. Concept notes will be evaluated on their academic merit and policy significance.
Grant Size
The average grant size in recent years has been 20,000 USD for one to two year projects. Larger grants will also be considered only if a multidisciplinary team of natural and social scientists are involved and there is a clear identification of roles and tasks.
Last date for submission of concept notes is November 7, 2011.
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