Yamini Yogya

Yamini Yogya is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Conservation Biology & Social-Ecological Systems at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. She is affiliated with the Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Governance (BioGov) Working Group, which analyzes policy coherence and governance structures for biodiversity conservation.

Her academic background includes:

• Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Governance at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research- UFZ, Germany (2024-present)
• PhD in Sustainability from Arizona State University, USA (2018-2024)
• Master of Science in Environmental Studies and Resource Management from TERI School of Advanced Studies, India (2013-2015)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry from University of Delhi, India (2010-2013)

Dr. Yogya's research examines how power dynamics and governance structures influence climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation outcomes. She investigates the knowledge-action interface in environmental decision-making using qualitative methods, with particular focus on how scientific evidence translates into policy implementation. Her work is situated within the BioGov Working Group's mission to analyze transformative potential of policies and inform political processes for meeting biodiversity targets.

The Department of Conservation Biology comprises four complementary Working Groups, with BioGov specifically addressing governance of biodiversity and nature conservation through science-policy engagement. The department emphasizes networking and international collaboration to provide timely solutions to conservation challenges.