Kiran Shakya

Geospatial Application Development Specialist Group Lead

I joined ICIMOD in 2012 as a Remote Sensing Database Specialist for the Mountain Environment Regional Information System (MENRIS) Programme. My current role as the GIT lead is to provide direction, instructions and guidance for developing GIT strategies to achieve ICIMOD’s goals. I am involved in the software development cycle, design and development of spatial/non-spatial interactive applications, and metadata management. I also conduct capacity building and training activities.

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Important Notice!

The SERVIR-Hindu Kush Himalaya initiative has formally concluded in January 2025. However, the services, tools, and resources developed under the initiative remain active and fully operational, and our team continues to provide support and updates.

Currently, ICIMOD is part of SERVIR global collaborative —transforming advanced geospatial science into practical solutions for pressing environmental and development challenges in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. By combining local knowledge, shared scientific expertise, and regional collaboration, we strengthen resilient communities, safeguard ecosystems, and drive lasting, scalable change.