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Data for People & Planet

KUSHANK BAJAJ

About

I'm a Data Scientist with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation and completed my PhD in Resources, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia in 2024. My work focuses on using data science to connect diverse spatial and non-spatial datasets to address sustainability challenges and assess systemic risks.

At the heart of my work is a commitment to making research and data more accessible, actionable, and relevant to those who need it most. I'm especially drawn to projects that are people- and policy-centered, and I believe that meaningful solutions to complex social problems emerge through collaboration, trust, and transdisciplinary thinking.

I care deeply about bridging the gap between research and practice. That means going beyond academic papers and technical reports to find ways of communicating insights that resonate—with policymakers, communities, and anyone trying to build a more just and sustainable world.

Projects

Canada Food Flows

Canada Food Flows

Where do your fruits and vegetables really come from?

Global Digital Food Twin

Global Digital Food Twin

A digital twin of the world’s food system.

Food Flow Impact Tool

Food Flow Impact Tool

What happens if a major food-producing region goes offline?

Canada Food Supply Climate

Canada's Food Supply and Climate Change

How climate-resilient is Canada’s fruit and vegetable supply?

Climate Change and Food Prices

Climate Change and Food Prices

Can extreme weather abroad raise your grocery bill?

Future Climate Exposure

Future Climate Exposure over Agricultural Lands

What will climate extremes mean for global food production?

Smallholder Weather Exposure

Smallholders & Future Weather Extreme Exposure

Will climate extremes hit small farms harder?

Global Cereal Trade and Climate Change

Global Cereal Trade & Climate Change Impacts

Can global trade help buffer climate shocks in food systems?

Land-use Change & Droughts

Land-use Change & Droughts

Is rainfall the only driver of droughts?

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© Kushank Bajaj 2025