Ashleigh Basel

An Agroecological Data Scientist. My research is focused on modelling and understanding the complexity of biodiversity patterns and biotic interactions. I have a strong interest in data analytics to transfer my ecological and environmental background into models and frameworks that can be used to leverage and inform decision making around adapting to and mitigating climate and environmental change and building resilience. I am currently involved in various multinational research projects for the Alliance.

For the last few years I was responsible for conducting and supporting experimental design, data management and statistical analysis for a global project in the land-use sector that seeks to understand the impact and opportunities that climate change will have on their specific crops and subsequent downstream operations. I also conducted network and complexity analysis for a CGIAR/World Food Programme (WFP) study into climate and socioeconomic multipliers to conflict in Africa and Central America.

Currently, I am conducting research to strengthen evidence‐based decision‐making and improve governance to support anticipatory action initiatives in compound crisis situations for a new Alliance initiative. The Initiative is aimed at promoting resilience in fragile and conflict‐affected settings and areas where in‐ or out‐migration pose development challenges. Here I am involved in the development of a compound risk assessment framework, as well as the modelling and analysis of migration trends, predictors of migration, and impacts of frequent compound crisis events (e.g., flood, drought, or heat events).