Daniel Mardi

Interdisciplinary Research Fellow

Daniel is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and socio-economic development to influence effective policy in emerging economies. Holding an MSc in Environment, Politics, and Development from King’s College London, his analytical focus was the socio-economic impacts of infrastructure projects in Kenya. At Walker, he works on projects including UNEP Lao, and CHAIRR in Malawi, focusing extensively on socio-economic dimensions and integrating economic data into public policy and development strategies.

His work with the ClimTip. Using his mixed-method background, Daniel is helping the goal to enhance data transparency and support adapting early warning systems for famine in the Sahel region—an area identified as a critical ecological hotspot. Through his commitment to mixed-method research, Daniel is striving to develop comprehensive climate risk mitigation models that incorporate both economic and environmental considerations, with the aim of strengthening resilience in vulnerable regions.