“I am grateful for this prestigious scholarship, which enables me to conduct 12 months of fieldwork in Ladakh for my dissertation in Geography. My research examines the politics of solar energy development, focusing on the aspirations and political ecologies that shape the Indo-Tibetan borderland. By contributing to conversations on energy justice and Indigenous sovereignty, I hope to shed light on pathways for a renewable energy transition that are truly justice-oriented. Ultimately, my work aims to support the future of Indigenous and marginalized communities both in the Himalayan region and globally.”
Posted: March 3, 2026 by admin
Tenzin Yangkey
“I am grateful for this prestigious scholarship, which enables me to conduct 12 months of fieldwork in Ladakh for my dissertation in Geography. My research examines the politics of solar energy development, focusing on the aspirations and political ecologies that shape the Indo-Tibetan borderland. By contributing to conversations on energy justice and Indigenous sovereignty, I hope to shed light on pathways for a renewable energy transition that are truly justice-oriented. Ultimately, my work aims to support the future of Indigenous and marginalized communities both in the Himalayan region and globally.”