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Livelihoods Associate Adapting and transforming livelihoods and economies (AAC) Resilient mountain economies and landscapes (SG2)
Sunayana Basnet is a Livelihoods Associate for ICIMOD’s work on Transforming Livelihoods and Economies.
Sunayana has over nine years of experience working in the development sector, focusing on research and science communication.
She initially joined ICIMOD as a Research Associate, actively contributing to various initiatives and projects under the Transboundary Landscapes programme. Prior to this, she worked as a researcher and freelance consultant for organizations such as the Jane Goodall Institute and Kathmandu University.
Her academic background is in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Rural Development.
Sunayana Basnet
How do you protect the pulse of the planet?
I protect the pulse of the planet through my work, which promotes tourism and sustainable tourism development in the HKH as a mechanism for building resilience and strengthening the livelihoods of mountain people.
What is your favorite part of the work you do at ICIMOD?
I enjoy the diversity of our work environment and the opportunities to interact and learn from colleagues and partners from different countries, cultures and with different sets of expertise.
What are you passionate about?
My passion involves travelling to different destinations and interacting with local people in order to understand their cultures and traditions. I also enjoy writing blogs and articles about my experiences from field visit and travel.
My qualifications
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management from Kathmandu University. Currently, I am pursuing my Master’s degree from Tribhuwan University in rural development and worked previously within ICIMOD as an intern under the Himalica Initiative.
