Welcome to South Asia Sustainability & Security Research Institute

South Asia Sustainability & Security Research Institute (SASSRI) is a multidisciplinary research institute committed to sustainability, regional security, economic resilience, and governance across South Asia. We serve as a hub for knowledge generation, strategic dialogue, and capacity building, working closely with governments, academic institutions, private sector, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.

Climate Change & Environmental Security
Regional Security, Geopolitics & Peacebuilding
Governance, Economic Resilience & Development
Sustainable Infrastructure & Innovation

Regional Priorities

Research • Dialogue • Capacity • Pilots

Sustainability & Environmental Security
Maritime Security & Blue Economy
Economic Resilience & Trade
Peacebuilding & Social Cohesion
Governance & Institutions
Food–Water–Energy Nexus
About SASSRI

About SASSRI

South Asia stands at the crossroads of global trade, energy, and innovation—home to nearly a quarter of humanity. From environmental security to peacebuilding, from economic resilience to governance, the region’s decisions shape the future of our planet.

At the heart of this region lies Sri Lanka a maritime hub in the Indian Ocean and a strategic bridge between East and West. From this vantage, SASSRI operates as a multidisciplinary think tank dedicated to research, dialogue, and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

SASSRI (South Asia Sustainability & Security Research Institute) is a multidisciplinary think tank based in Sri Lanka. We advance sustainability, regional security, economic resilience, and good governance through research, dialogue, capacity building, and innovation.
Sri Lanka sits at the center of the Indian Ocean—an ideal maritime hub and bridge between East and West. This location makes it a strategic convening point for South Asia to collaborate on climate resilience, security, trade, and governance.
Our work is organized under four pillars:
  • Sustainability & Environmental Security — climate adaptation, blue economy, food–water–energy systems.
  • Security & Peacebuilding — maritime security, risk reduction, community resilience.
  • Economic Resilience & Trade — supply chains, SME competitiveness, future skills.
  • Governance & Institutions — evidence-based policy, transparency, digital governance.
We co-design projects with governments, private sector, universities, and development partners. Collaborate through commissioned studies, joint pilots, executive training, or policy dialogues. Start a conversation via the contact form and our team will scope a tailored approach.
Yes. We deliver executive courses, practitioner toolkits, and custom workshops (in person or virtual). Topics include climate adaptation, maritime security, data for policy, and ESG. Certificates of completion are available for most programs.
We follow evidence-based methods, disclose funding sources, and apply peer review and strict data ethics. Conflicts of interest are managed transparently, and findings are published with clear methodologies and limitations.

News & Updates

Research Papers Released on Emerging Maritime Challenges
September 10, 2025
Research Papers Released on Emerging Maritime Challenges

Highlighting its commitment to evidence-based policy and strategic foresight, SASSRI presented two s...

Launch of SASSRI Official Website
September 10, 2025
Launch of SASSRI Official Website

As part of its inaugural ceremony, SASSRI officially launched its new website, offering a dynamic di...

Strategic MoUs Strengthen Regional Collaboration
September 10, 2025
Strategic MoUs Strengthen Regional Collaboration

At the recently held inauguration of the South Asia Sustainability & Security Research Institute...