Research

Sumana explores strategies to leverage Nagaland's forest resources through carbon markets and market-based instruments to create a Universal Basic Income (UBI) for forest-dependent communities, with an emphasis on sustainable forest management, biodiversity preservation, and innovative financial mechanisms to address poverty and environmental degradation.

Dania, Sumana, and Tim examine climate migration in the Sahel, focusing on changing rainfall patterns, desertification, and extreme weather events. The paper highlights the region's unique vulnerability, the impact of climate change on livelihoods, security, and conflict, and proposes policies like legal protections for migrants, sustainable development, and climate mitigation efforts to address these challenges.