Lakey Lakey

Lakey Lakey is a second-year PhD student in the Sustainable Agrifood Systems program at the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy. His research focuses on policy frameworks, socio-economic determinants, and climate-driven shocks influencing sustainable plant-based protein production practices, particularly legume integration. Before his PhD, Lakey worked at Bhutan's Department of Agriculture managing R&D programs and led multilateral projects like ACIAR. He contributed to Bhutan's National Adaptation Plan and Low Emission Development Strategy under its NDC. His expertise spans agricultural policy, climate resilience, and Bhutan's rural development.

Education: Pursuing PhD in Sustainable Agrifood Systems. Previous roles include founding member of the Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture (associate editor) and core team for Bhutan’s climate adaptation strategies.

Research Interests: Lakey’s work bridges policy analysis with climate impacts, emphasizing how socio-economic dynamics shape agricultural decisions. Key areas include sustainable protein systems, climate-smart agriculture, and Bhutan’s agri-food system transitions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates ecological, economic, and policy dimensions to address food security challenges.

Publications: Lakey’s research spans climate change adaptation, agri-food systems, and Bhutan’s agricultural policies. His work highlights strategies for resilient food systems in the Global South and the role of legumes in sustainable protein production.

Awards: None listed. His contributions are recognized through policy impacts and collaborative projects.

Advising & Grants: Supervised by Dr. Ayesha Tulloch, Dr. Angela Guerrero Gonzalez, and Dr. Rudolf Messner. His research aligns with CAB’s focus on sustainable bioeconomy solutions.