The 47th research and training workshop recently concluded with success, associate Prof. Tian Bingwei and Dr. Li Qiushan were invited to attend, showcasing the research in disaster education and post-disaster reconstruction. The conference was held in Negombo, Sri Lanka, 8-11th, 2024, brought together researchers, SANDEE grantees and faculty advisors from China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Central to the event were presentations and defenses of shortlisted research proposals, rigorously reviewed for their contributions to environmental economics and sustainable development.
Dr. Li Qiushan's research proposal, "Post-Earthquake Reconstruction: An Empirical Study from Recovery to Sustainable Development," earned recognition in SANDEE's competitive grant competition. Her research applies economic principles to assess ecosystem services and values in earthquake-affected regions, emphasizing the economic and environmental impacts crucial for informed policy-making during reconstruction efforts.
During the workshop, Associate Prof. Tian Bingwei delivered a invited lecture, reflecting on decade-long advancements in disaster education, emphasizing the vital role of disaster education in environmental economics, which is a cost-effective means of promoting resilienceand engaging in substantive discussions with peers on enhancing community resilience and sustainable development.
Furthermore, Mark Smith, Director of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Sri Lanka, presented on "Advancing Water System Science to Promote Food Security in the Climate Crisis." His lecture underscored the critical nexus between water security, agricultural resilience, and climate adaptation strategies. Meanwhile, Prof. Subhrendu Pattanayak from Duke University explored "The Impact of Scale Economies on Rural Clean Energy Supply," discussing the potential of eco-tourism to drive clean energy adoption in remote regions.
This workshop fostered international collaborations and provided a pivotal platform for research initiatives in environmental economics and disaster management.
