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Yashvant Premchand is a PhD researcher at the department of Spatial Economics of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and at TNO (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research). 

He holds an MSc (2022) in Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics, and a BSc (2020) in Earth Sciences, Economics and Sustainability, both from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has gathered interdisciplinary expertise in spatial economics, urban planning, and environmental science. 

Research

His research focuses on the impact of climate risks on the housing market, related to the following topics:

  • Do homebuyers consider climate risks when buying a house?
  • How do we increase public awareness about climate risks?
  • Where should we construct new housing?
  • Who is responsible for the financial burden of climate risks?
  • Climate adaptive housing 
  • Broader Welfare (Brede Welvaart)

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Academic qualification

Spatial, Transport & Environmental Economics, Master

Award Date: 30 Apr 2022

Earth, Economics & Sustainability, Bachelor

Award Date: 1 Jul 2020

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  3. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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