Mr. Lama is an accomplished research scholar specializing in Himalayan Studies, International Political Economy, Indigenous Affairs, and Sustainable Development. Holding advanced degrees in Economics and Development Studies, he has contributed extensively to academic and public discourse through publications and op-ed articles. His career is defined by his advocacy for marginalized communities, climate action, and world peace, alongside collaborations with leading organizations and the co-founding of influential think tanks. Nabraj’s global presence is underscored by his presentations at international conferences and his role as a visiting research scholar at esteemed academic institutions.
Nabraj Lama is a prominent research scholar whose expertise spans Himalayan Studies, International Political Economy, Indigenous Affairs, Buddhism, and Sustainable Development. He earned his Master’s degree in Economics from Tribhuvan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from Kathmandu University. His extensive academic credentials are complemented by a prolific body of work, including publications in esteemed journals on topics such as Nepal–India relations and the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in Nepal. He also contributes op-ed articles to prominent national dailies in Nepal.
Nabraj is a committed advocate for the empowerment of marginalized communities, addressing climate change, and fostering global peace. His engagements with national and international organizations reflect his dedication to applying his knowledge for societal benefit. Throughout his career, he has forged collaborations with renowned organizations such as The World Bank Nepal, Employment Fund, Heifer International Nepal, and the Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology at Tribhuvan University.
Since 2006, Nabraj has co-founded several influential think tanks and research organizations, including One Window International, Indigenous Business Investment, the Institute for Socio-Cultural Research & Analysis, and the Himalayan Strategic Institute. He has also extended his expertise internationally, collaborating with academic institutions such as the India China Institute (ICI) at The New School University and the Department of Anthropology at Durham University.
As a scholar of global stature, Nabraj has traveled to numerous countries, including Japan, Thailand, China, the UK, the USA, Canada, Kenya, and the UAE, to present research papers, share projects, and engage in international collaborations.
Lama, N. (2024). Echoes of Resilience: Stories to Inspire. Kathmandu, Nepal: Book Hills. https://a.co/d/3cWxntZ
Lama, N. (2024). In Search of Cognizance. Kathmandu, Nepal: Shikha Books Publication. https://a.co/d/5sRQwXk
Lama, N. (2024). Spiritual Nexus: The Interwoven Sacred Sites of the Kailash Region. Global Journal of Cultural Studies, 3, 72–80. https://doi.org/10.6000/2817-2310.2024.03.09
Lama, N. (2022). Tamang Identity: Historical Discrimination, Current Challenges, and Future Pathways. Tamang Journal, 2.
Lama, N. (2019). Re-negotiating the Mahakali Treaty in the Changing Geopolitics of Nepal. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 9(1). ISSN: 2250-3153. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.9.01.2019.p8554
Lama, N. (2018). An Analysis of Poverty and Inequality among Indigenous Nationalities of Nepal. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, 4, 22–28. https://doi.org/10.6000/2371-1655.2018.04.03
Lama, N. (2024). Beyond Politics and Diplomacy: A Dive into Local Sentiments of Both Nepal and India Surrounding the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. Annual Kathmandu Conference on Nepal and the Himalaya, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu, Nepal, July 24–26, 2024.
Lama, N. (2023). Diplomatic Trials and Triumphs: Nepal’s Survival Strategy through the 1923 Treaty. 1923 Nepal – UK Treaty Centenary Conference, Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya and Britain – Nepal Academic Council, December 16–17, 2023.
Lama, N. (2019). Political-economic Dimension of Energy Practices in Informal Settlements of Kathmandu Valley. 5th Graduate Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (GCESD): Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Himalayan Knowledge Conclave, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Kharel, S., & Lama, N. (2018). Energy Crisis and the Poverty Trap among Informal Settlers of Kathmandu Valley. 15th Nepal Study Days, Britain Nepal Academic Council, Durham University, UK.
Kharel, S., & Lama, N. (2018). Energy for All? Practices and Narratives of Informal Settlers in Kathmandu. 5th International Conference on Developments in Renewable Energy Technology (ICDRET’18), Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lama, N. (2017). Shifting Transnational Livelihood Strategies of Himalayan People: A Comparative Case Study of Limi and Rasuwa. Himalayan Studies Conference V, University of Colorado Boulder, USA.
Lama, N. (2009). Mahakali Treaty: A Case Study of Pancheshwor Multipurpose Project. Martin Chautari Discussion, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lama, N. (2007). Community Forest: A Success Story of Nepal. Friendship for Sustainable Asia Part II, Musashi Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan.
