Dr Joshi is appointed as a Reviewer for the upcoming IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) | Working Group (WGI).

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Dr Joshi is appointed as a Reviewer for the upcoming IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) | Working Group (WGI). 〰️

About

Dr Manish K. Joshi is the Founder and Lead Principal Consultant at Climate Resilient Horizon. He is a seasoned Climate Scientist and a distinguished expert in climate change, sustainability, and physical climate risk, with more than 17 years’ experience integrating climate science, ESG, sustainability strategy, and climate resilience. Dr Joshi has spearheaded climate risk and sustainability initiatives across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, helping private-sector organizations, financial institutions, infrastructure developers, and renewable energy firms navigate the complexities and opportunities of climate change. 

Dr Joshi specializes in translating complex climate science into actionable business insights. He has extensive experience with Physical Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments following frameworks such as TCFD, IFRS S2, ISO 14091, and the Equator Principles. His expertise includes climate hazard screening, vulnerability analysis, hotspot identification, financial impact assessment, and resilience planning.

Before founding Climate Resilient Horizon, Dr Joshi served as a Managing Consultant | Physical Climate Risk Lead at ERM. He has extensive experience in climate risk assessment across various sectors, including renewable energy, transportation, highways, railways, real estate, banking and financial services, data centres, telecommunications, oil and chemicals, manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure. His work involves analyzing vulnerabilities and developing strategic sustainability and climate-risk solutions to enhance resilience and support long-term viability across diverse industries. Dr Joshi previously served as Manager | Climate Scientist at Genesis Ray Energy, where he led the Climate Modelling Department and directed projects such as Resource Downscaling using Machine Learning Models, Long-Term Climate Change Modelling, and Physical Risk Assessments.

Dr Joshi leverages extensive scientific expertise and practical experience in sustainability initiatives. As a Climate Scientist, he has worked extensively with CMIP and CORDEX climate models, satellite product, reanalysis datasets, climate simulations, geospatial analytics, and AI/ML-driven climate applications, enabling evidence-based decisions in sustainability and investment.

As a TÜV SÜD-certified ESG professional, he advises organizations on integrating climate risk into enterprise risk management, sustainability reporting, climate disclosures, resilience planning, and long-term value creation. His work helps businesses strengthen operational resilience, meet regulatory and investor expectations, and align sustainability objectives with organizational growth strategies.

After completing his doctorate in 2012, he has held several prestigious scientific positions at prominent institutions in India and internationally. These include the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune, India; Pusan National University in South Korea; the University of East Anglia in the Norwich, UK; George Mason University in the USA; and the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy. Dr Joshi is a recognized thought leader, mentor, and researcher, serving as a Regular Associate at the ICTP in Italy. He actively contributes to global climate research through impactful scientific publications, international collaborations, stakeholder capacity development, and leadership initiatives in climate science.

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What Sets Us Apart?

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    Turning Climate Risk into Sustainable Business Resilience

    ‍Climate change is reshaping how organisations plan, invest, operate, and grow. We help businesses understand what these changes mean for their assets, operations, supply chains, communities, and long-term strategy through science-led climate risk assessments that turn complex climate data into practical, decision-ready insight.

  • Science-Led Insight for Sustainable Decisions

    With more than 17 years of expertise in climate science, climate dynamics, and related disciplines, we connect scientific evidence with sustainability priorities. Our work helps organisations identify climate-related vulnerabilities, understand potential financial and operational impacts, and embed resilience into investment planning, asset management, sustainability programmes, and corporate strategy.

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    Integrated Climate Risk Assessment

    Our assessments go beyond hazard identification. We evaluate exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capacity, and the wider implications of climate change across multiple scenarios and time horizons. This integrated approach helps clients prioritise adaptation measures, strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and create long-term business and environmental value.

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    Advanced Climate Data and Modelling

    Our analysis is grounded in state-of-the-art climate data from the latest Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), supported by ground observations, reanalysis datasets, and satellite products. Using advanced statistical and dynamical methods, we develop robust, location-specific insights into current and future climatic conditions so organisations can make confident, evidence-based decisions.

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    Aligned with Global Sustainability Frameworks

    We deliver assessments aligned with IFRS S2, TCFD, the Equator Principles (EP4), and ISO 14091, helping clients meet disclosure expectations, demonstrate credible sustainability action, and build climate resilience into governance, planning, and reporting.

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    Build Resilience with Confidence

    Whether you are assessing asset-level exposure, strengthening sustainability strategy, preparing climate disclosures, or planning long-term adaptation investments, we provide the scientific clarity and practical guidance needed to move from climate risk awareness to resilient action.

  • — Yulia Dobrolyubova | Partner and CSCC Lead APAC, ERM —

    “Manish is a strong physical climate risk project lead, able to conduct quite independently analysis of business impacts from climate-related physical risks and suggest risk mitigation and adaptation measures. He is strong in climate scenario analysis, understands available data sets and is able to Interpret scientific data into business recommendations.“

  • — Pralabh Bhargava | Associate Partner, ERM India—

    “I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Manish Joshi at ERM, and he is someone I would recommend without hesitation. Manish brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, structured problem‑solving, and an exceptional ability to deliver under pressure—qualities that make him stand out in complex ESG, sustainability, and climate‑related engagements.
    Across multiple projects, Manish has consistently demonstrated strong ownership and a solutions‑driven mindset. Whether developing analytical models, managing stakeholder inputs, or coordinating across cross‑functional teams, he ensures that work is rigorous, timely, and aligned with client expectations. What I appreciate most is his ability to translate complex technical detail into clear, actionable outputs—something that significantly elevates the quality of our deliverables.
    He is collaborative, dependable, and always willing to go the extra mile to support the team. Manish’s proactive attitude and calm, thoughtful approach make him someone colleagues naturally rely on, especially in fast‑moving engagements.
    Manish will be an asset to any team or organisation looking for a high‑performing, detail‑oriented, and highly professional sustainability practitioner. I look forward to continuing to work with him and seeing his career grow.“

  • — Dr Karunakaran | Director, ERM India —

    "I wanted to share my experience of working with Manish and his support across various projects and proposals. Key projects he contributed to include BlackRock ABG Renewables ESGDD, Project Glory ESGDD, Ampyr Climate vulnerability assessment, and Indi-Grid BESS CCRA. From the outset, he demonstrated exceptional organisational skills and was consistently prompt in his communication. He showed a keen understanding of project requirements and client expectations, which greatly enhanced our collaboration.”

  • — Srishti Bishnoi | Managing Consultant, ERM Singapore —

    “Manish did a great job on the climate change risk assessment for the Almaty Bypass Kazakhstan Project. Your work was consistently high quality, well-aligned with the scope and expectations, and reflected a strong understanding of the technical subject matter. The outputs met and, in several instances, exceeded the expected standards, especially in how you addressed client queries with clarity and confidence.

    I also appreciated your ability to navigate tight timelines and manage complex datasets, all while ensuring accuracy and consistency. Your responsiveness and ability to adapt to evolving project needs stood out, and I believe you demonstrated strong ownership of your work.

    Overall, your performance was strong, and I enjoyed working with you on this project. You’ve shown the capability to handle challenges effectively and represent us well in front of clients. Looking forward to collaborating again soon!“

  • — David Cavestany Rodriguez | Consultant, ERM Madrid, Spain —

    “My experience working with him on both projects, Total Energies: Wind & Solar Project in Oman and Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels: High-Speed Rail, has been highly enriching. The best part of the mentoring was his clear explanation of the technical concepts of risk analysis, which helped us gain a deep understanding of the CCRA methodology. I always felt comfortable reaching out to him with any questions or concerns, as he fostered a supportive environment. Additionally, our meetings were consistently productive and focused, keeping us on track while allowing room for meaningful discussions.”

  • — Pedro Flores | Managing Consultant, ERM Madrid, Spain—

    “Manish is an invaluable asset to the CCRA projects. His deliverables consistently demonstrate a high level of quality, and the client has expressed minimal feedback, indicating their satisfaction with his work. He has consistently met all deadlines and shown commendable flexibility in handling urgent client requests, which has been greatly appreciated. Overall, his performance on the project has been outstanding, and we look forward to collaborating with him on future initiatives.“

  • — Neha Bhatia | Partner, ERM India —

    “The quality of your work is consistently high, and you have a very good understanding of the technical details. Your work made it easy to explain the correct interpretation of the analysis to the client. This depth helps the client better understand the consequences of climate change on their business. We had good feedback from all clients on your work.“

  • — Seena Dabral | Associate Partner, ERM Singapore —

    “Manish has demonstrated an excellent understanding of physical climate risk concepts and global climate datasets, which was a key need for the APAC region, including developing financial models for climate risks. He has been a wonderful addition to the CSCC team, and I look forward to working with him to advance the physical risk engagements.”

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