Saumya Pandey
Saumya Pandey is a doctoral researcher working on sediments of the Himalayan riverine systems. Her research project follows world’s second most sought-after resource, sand, which is central to future-oriented economic structuring. Her research is funded by the Norwegian Research Council.
She currently serves as a Contributing Editor for the Society for Cultural Anthropology, and is an Associate Editor at the Public Anthropologist. You can follow her podcast here: https://publicanthropologist.cmi.no/category/puan-podcast/
New podcast: The humanness of humanity has a history
In the 9th episode of PUAN podcast, co-host Saumya Pandey interviews anthropologist Mark Goodale on the history of human rights.
New media contribution: Climate Change and false hope (Kathmandu Post)
Narrowing climate change to hope leads to the denial of the sickening and sinking emotions that the landscapes are already experiencing.
The political economy of river sand mining in South Asia: A commodity chain approach
South Asia's riverbeds are a primary site of conflict between the need for development and environmental protection.
Current research projects:
The political economy of river sand mining in South Asia: A commodity chain approach
South Asia's riverbeds are a primary site of conflict between the need for development and environmental protection.