Welcome to The Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS)

The Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Kathmandu, Nepal. GIIS promotes and conducts interdisciplinary research to generate credible, salient and legitimate knowledge that catalyzes a transformative change in the developmental policies and practices in Nepal and elsewhere. Through deep engagement with decision-makers and multiple stakeholders, GIIS aims to shape developmental agenda that is socially just, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable. Our interdisciplinary team has a strong track record of extensive research in Climate change and Landuse change, Natural resources and the Environment, Geohazards and Disasters, Society and Migration, Global Health and Nutrition, Gender and Equality and AI and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Future. Currently, we have 17 research fellows and six research associates...

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23Oct, 2021

GIIS Research Associate awarded Green Talents 2021 ...

GIIS Research Associate, Mr. Bibek Raj Shrestha has been awarded...

20Jun, 2021

Sanjeev Poudel received Alumni Disability Initiative Grants 2021 ...

Our research associate, Mr. Sanjeev Poudel, Australia Awards Alumni has...

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We have been conducting rigorous and policy-relevant research in collaboration with governments, funding agencies, academic and research institutions, private and public organizations...

 
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Our Publications

High life satisfaction reported among small-scale societies with low incomes

Feb 07, 2024

Global polls have shown that people in high-income countries generally...

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COVID-19 in Nepal: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Jan 30, 2024

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted every country,...

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Indigenous Peoples and local communities report ongoing and widespread climate...

Jan 25, 2024

The effects of climate change depend on specific...

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