N (Namita) Joshi

I am a PhD candidate at Wageningen University (PPS) and a Research Specialist in the Climate Action team at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. My research focuses on understanding how climate change affects agricultural systems in Africa, with a particular emphasis on legume crops and their role in resilient food systems.

My work combines evidence synthesis and modeling approaches to assess climate impacts, explore adaptation pathways, and evaluate how different management strategies influence agricultural outcomes under changing climatic conditions. I am particularly interested in how these impacts and responses vary across contexts, and how they translate into meaningful outcomes for farmers and food systems.

With a background in atmospheric science and crop–climate modeling, I work at the interface of climate science and agronomy to generate insights that are both scientifically robust and decision-relevant. I am motivated by the need to strengthen the evidence base for climate-smart agriculture and to contribute to more effective, context-specific adaptation strategies.

As an African researcher, I am particularly driven to help bridge the gap between data and actionable, relevant advice for those who need it most across the continent.