Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) on Filed Research
on
Open and Green Space for Urban Sustainability
Community Support Association of Nepal (COSAN) is a civil society organization working in Social, Economic, and Environmental sectors since 1990. Apart from the implementation of sectoral community based programs, COSAN is actively engaged in broader sustainable development research work in various parts of Nepal. COSAN is currently seeking to examine the issue of managing open and green spaces (OGS) in urban areas of Nepal. Environmental degradation/loss/fragmentation as well as the lack of proper management of OGS has reduced the liveability and functionality of cities due to unplanned urbanization in developing countries like Nepal. COSAN in collaboration with an Australia-based researcher is seeking to explore OGS issues in Nepal with the aim of enhancing policies and practices of urban sustainability. COSAN is seeking EoI for small research grant (Master’s degree scholar from environment, urban planning, social sciences or other relevant field) to carry out a well-designed literature review/qualitative/quantitative research on OGS issues in Kathmandu Valley. The successful applicant will work under the mentor-ship of COSAN/Resources Himalaya Foundation and associated Australia-based researcher as a part of research capacity building to prepare and submit an article on a high impact peer reviewed international journal.
Please send your brief CV and 3 pages concept note by the 15th of January 2017 or for further information at info@cosan.org.np or Resources Himalaya Foundation