Srijana Joshi Rijal

I protect the pulse of the planet through my work generating knowledge on issues related to drivers of change in mountains, promoting regional cooperation across transboundary landscapes, and conserving mountain ecosystems to improve the livelihoods of mountain people.

My favorite part of working at ICIMOD is working in a multicultural environment and with diverse partners from our eight regional member countries. ICIMOD has provided me the opportunity to sharpen my skills, learn and grow both personally and professionally. As a working mother, I appreciate the daycare service facilities provided by the Centre.

I am passionate about working in a mountain ecosystem across the transboundary landscapes in different disciplines, especially enhancing the management of mountain ecosystems including biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.

I have a Ph.D. in the evolutionary ecology of invasive plants from the University of Tuebingen, Germany, and a Master’s degree in plant ecology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. I am a plant ecologist by profession and have over ten years of experience working specifically in the field of ecology and natural resources management. My main area of academic and professional interest has been integrating scientific knowledge into sustainable development and environmental degradation solutions. I am working in the field that includes rangelands, wetlands and invasive species management and an array of other ecological restoration practices. I have contributed to over 40 papers which include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, books, working papers, and technical reports.