Welcome to The Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS)
The Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Kathmandu, Nepal. GIIS promotes and conducts interdisciplinary research to generate credible, salient and legitimate knowledge that catalyzes a transformative change in the developmental policies and practices in Nepal and elsewhere.
Through deep engagement with decision-makers and multiple stakeholders, GIIS aims to shape a developmental agenda that is socially just, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable. Our interdisciplinary team has a strong track record of extensive research in Climate change and Land use change, Natural resources and the Environment, Geohazards and Disasters, Society and Migration, Global Health and Nutrition, Gender and Equality and AI and Emerging Technologies for a Sustainable Future.
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Infection prevention measures in hospitals of Nepal - Research of GIIS
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Bioconversion of waste-to-resources (BWR-2021): Valorization of industrial and agro-wastes to fuel, feed, fertilizer, and biobased products
Jan 17, 2022The mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission is one of...
View PDF Download PDFApplication of machine learning in anaerobic digestion: Perspectives and challenges
Oct 17, 2022Anaerobic digestion (AD) is widely adopted for remediating diverse organic...
View PDF Download PDFAnaerobic membrane bioreactors for pharmaceutical-laden wastewater treatment: A critical review
Jul 22, 2022Pharmaceuticals are a diverse group of chemical compounds widely used...
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