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P. (Prajal) Pradhan, Dr

Associate Professor
Publications Press/media Sustainable Development Goals

Publications

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., Hubacek, K., Hu, Y., Jager, W., KC, S., Kearney, N. M., Khot, U. A., Kluck, T., Kulkarni, S., Leininger, J., Li, C., Li, J., Lotze-Campen, H., Parrado-Hernando, G., Pedercini, M., Phuyal, R. K., Prell, C., Rijal, A., Schweizer, V., Sijtsma, F. J., Soergel, B., Spittler, N., van Vuuren, D., Warchold, A., Weber, E., Wicke, B., Widerberg, O., Wilts, R., Wingens, C., Wu, C., Xing, Q., Yan, J., Yuan, Z., Zhou, X. & Zimm, C., 10-Oct-2024, In: Nature Communications. 15, 4 p., 8600.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Letter to the editor › Academic › peer-review

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

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

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

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., Kestin, T., Capon, A. & Nilsson, M., 15-Jan-2026, In: Science. 391, 6782, p. 241-244 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Climate change drives a decline in global grazing systems

Li, C., Kotz, M., Pradhan, P., Wu, X., Hu, Y., Li, Z. & Chen, G., 17-Feb-2026, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 123, 7, 9 p., e2534015123.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Climate change, rural out-migration, and food security nexus in Nepal

Kandel, G. P., Bavorova, M., Ullah, A., Agyemang, S. A. & Pradhan, P., 2-Mar-2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. 33 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Conclusion: Directionality and diversity of food system governance partnerships towards sustainable futures

Pant, L. P., Benton, T. G., Bhattarai, K. K., Chhetri, R. P., Sapkota, T. B. & Pradhan, P., 2026, The Elgar Companion to Food System Transformation for Sustainable Development. Pradhan, P. & Pant, L. P. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 347-363 17 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review

Diverse perceptions of ecosystem (dis)services in a Himalayan protected area

Subedi, D. R., Liu, Q., Bhuju, D. R., Vaidya, S., KC, Y. B. & Pradhan, P., Feb-2026, In: Environmental and Sustainability Indicators. 29, 12 p., 101130.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

European bioeconomy strategies could better integrate sustainability agendas

Warchold, A., Li, J. & Pradhan, P., Jan-2026, In: Sustainability Science. 21, 1, p. 77-94 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Press/media

Landwirtschaft in Städten könnte rund 28 Prozent des Gemüsebedarfs in Europa decken

Pradhan, P.

12/05/2026

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Urban agriculture could supply about 28% of Europe’s vegetable demand

Pradhan, P.

07/05/2026

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Landwirtschaft in Städten könnte rund 28 Prozent des Gemüsebedarfs in Europa decken

Pradhan, P.

05/05/2026 → 06/05/2026

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20 millió tonna zöldség teremhetne az európai városokban

Pradhan, P.

05/05/2026

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

IÖR: Blick auf die städtische Landwirtschaft

Pradhan, P.

05/05/2026

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Landwirtschaft in Städten

Pradhan, P.

05/05/2026

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Research Suggests Urban Farming Could Meet Almost 30% of Europe’s Fruit and Vegetable Demand

Pradhan, P.

04/05/2026

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

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Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 1 - No PovertySDG 2 - Zero HungerSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-beingSDG 4 - Quality EducationSDG 5 - Gender EqualitySDG 6 - Clean Water and SanitationSDG 7 - Affordable and Clean EnergySDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureSDG 10 - Reduced InequalitiesSDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 13 - Climate ActionSDG 14 - Life Below WaterSDG 15 - Life on LandSDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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