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Biosketch
Prajal Pradhan studied agricultural engineering and environmental management. He has received the ERC Starting Grant 2022. Prajal is a coordinating lead author of the AR7 IPCC WG III Report, and he was a lead author of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land and a contributing author of the AR6 IPCC WG III Report and the AR6 IPCC WG II Report. He has experience in designing relevant research on sustainable development, climate change, and food systems. Prajal is an expert in food systems, climate change, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). His current research focuses on understanding the necessary conditions for long-term sustainability, including achieving SDGs, urban transformations, and climate resilience. He is also a Visiting Scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany.
External positions
Visiting Scientist, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
7-Sept-2023 → 31-Aug-2028
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Three foci at the science-policy interface for systemic Sustainable Development Goal acceleration
Pradhan, P., Weitz, N., Daioglou, V., Abrahão, G. M., Allen, C., Ambrósio, G., Arp, F., Asif, F., Bennich, T., Benton, T. G., Biermann, F., Cao, M., Carlsen, H., Chen, F., Chen, M., Daams, M. N., Dawes, J. H. P., Dhakal, S., Gilmore, E. & Miguel, L. J. & 34 others, , 10-Oct-2024, In: Nature Communications. 15, 4 p., 8600.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Letter to the editor › Academic › peer-review
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A threefold approach to rescue the 2030 Agenda from failing
Pradhan, P., Jul-2023, In: National Science Review. 10, 7, 3 p., nwad015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access49 Citations (Scopus) -
Four governance reforms to strengthen the SDGs: A demanding policy vision can accelerate global sustainable development efforts
Biermann, F., Sun, Y., Banik, D., Beisheim, M., Bloomfield, M. J., Charles, A., Chasek, P., Hickmann, T., Pradhan, P. & Sénit, C.-A., 15-Sept-2023, In: Science. 381, 6663, p. 1159-1160 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A Systematic Study of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Interactions
Pradhan, P., Costa, L., Rybski, D. & Kropp, J. P., Nov-2017, In: Earth's Future. 5, 11, p. 1169-1179 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A theory of change approach to enhance the post-2030 sustainable development agenda: A better approach is needed to assess potential impact and feasibility of proposals
Allen, C., Malekpour, S., Weitz, N., Bennich, T., Pedercini, M., Sagar, A., Griggs, D., Raven, R., Sun, Y., Pradhan, P., Sénit, C.-A., Stevance, A.-S., Leininger, J., Lafortune, G., Llanos, A. O., Onoda, S., Fernando, G., Lechner, A. M., Mohan, A. V. & Guan, T. & 3 others, , 15-Jan-2026, In: Science. 391, 6782, p. 241-244 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)
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Regional Environmental Change (Journal)
Pradhan, P. (Editor)
2022 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
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PLOS Climate (Journal)
Pradhan, P. (Editor)
2023 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
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Sustainable Horizons (Journal)
Pradhan, P. (Editorial board member)
2022Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
Press/Media
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Landwirtschaft in Städten könnte rund 28 Prozent des Gemüsebedarfs in Europa decken
12/05/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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Huertos urbanos en azoteas y jardines: la solución que puede abastecer el 28% de las hortalizas a Europa
09/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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Urban agriculture could supply about 28% of Europe’s vegetable demand
07/05/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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Landwirtschaft in Städten könnte rund 28 Prozent des Gemüsebedarfs in Europa decken
05/05/2026 → 06/05/2026
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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Pertanian Bandar Mampu Bekalkan Hampir 30% Keperluan Buah-buahan dan Sayur-sayuran Eropah, Dapat Kajian
06/05/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
Prizes
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2022 Sustainability Science Best Paper Award
Anderson, C. (Recipient), Denich, M. (Recipient), Warchold, A. (Recipient), Pradhan, P. (Recipient) & Kropp, J. P. (Recipient), 29-Sept-2023
Prize › Academic
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Best Article Award 2022 (2nd runner up)
Pradhan, P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction › Academic
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Executive board member
Pradhan, P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Election to learned society › Professional
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Outstanding Article Award 2022 of the Sustainability Science journal
Pradhan, P. (Recipient), 29-Sept-2023
Prize › Academic