Shruti Lahoti is a researcher at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), where she focuses on advancing urban sustainability through interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research. Her work integrates themes of urban ecosystems, green space planning, cultural ecosystem services, and socio-ecological resilience. Since joining IGES in 2020—following nearly a decade of experience at the United Nations University—Shruti has been actively involved in both applied research and academic publishing. She plays a key role in managing the editorial office of Sustainability Science, a leading journal in the field, under IGES’s Research and Publications Unit.

At IGES, her research contributes to several strategic areas, including urban biodiversity, bioproduction landscapes, and the application of the Nature Futures Framework. She specializes in participatory methodologies and mixed-methods approaches, employing tools such as GIS modeling, statistical analysis, systematic surveys, and evidence mapping to explore how urban nature contributes to sustainable and inclusive cities. Shruti has authored a range of peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and international reports. Her work bridges science and policy, aiming to support local and global initiatives for sustainability transformations.

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