Nepal’s Mandira Lamichhane Dhimal elected fellow of the International Science Council
Summary
Nepali social scientist Mandira Lamichhane Dhimal has been elected a fellow of the International Science Council, becoming the first Nepali woman scientist to receive the honour and only the second Nepali citizen overall. The recognition highlights her work in planetary health, climate change, gender and public health.
Key Points
- Mandira Lamichhane Dhimal has been elected a fellow of the International Science Council, one of science’s highest global distinctions.
- She is the first Nepali woman scientist and only the second Nepali citizen to receive the fellowship.
- The honour recognizes her contributions to research, policy engagement and leadership in planetary health, climate change, gender and public health.
- Dhimal serves as research director and fellow at the Planetary Health Research Centre in Kathmandu and is a member of the Global Young Academy.
