Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec. 12 -- Appreciating the SANDEE's impactful 25 years journey, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) Director General Pema Gyamtsho on Friday laid emphasis on continued joint efforts in the region to understand and respond to the nexus of poverty, development and environmental sustainability in South Asia.

"The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) has grown into a vibrant, indispensable community," said Pema Gyamtsho as SANDEE marked its 25th anniversary with a high-level three-day international conference that began at Himalaya Hotel on Friday.

The conference brought together experts and global thought leaders, including from Bangladesh, on the economi...