Bisrantee Wagle

Bisrantee joined ICIMOD in July 2025. In this role, she focuses on global policy, outreach, and engagement.

Prior to ICIMOD, Bisrantee contributed to research, policy, and advocacy efforts with a range of international organisations through consultancy assignments and internships. At the World Health Organization, she collated policy and survey data to support the development of guidelines for small drinking-water supplies.

With the Natural Resources Defense Council, she supported advocacy for an accountability framework under the Glasgow Declaration through forest policy analysis and stakeholder mapping. Meanwhile, at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, she researched the evolving needs and gaps in sustainability-related executive education. At the Asian Development Bank, she supported the organisation of the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025, a high-level global dialogue on climate change and mountains. She worked closely with the Secretariat, editing technical content, developing the youth session concept note, coordinating with national and international stakeholders, and supporting overall event logistics.

She has also co-led climate adaptation, environmental governance, and circular economy initiatives in Nepal, with a focus on youth engagement and grassroots advocacy.

Bisrantee holds a master’s degree in Environmental Management from Yale University, USA, and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Kathmandu University, Nepal.