Harini Nagendra is a distinguished ecologist, author, and public intellectual, currently serving as Professor of Ecology at Azim Premji University. Renowned for her work on nature, urban sustainability, and environmental governance, she is one of India’s leading voices in the field of sustainability studies.   Her internationally acclaimed scholarship has earned her several prestigious honours, including the Cozzarelli Prize from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the Elinor Ostrom Senior Scholar Award, and the Clarivate Web of Science Award for Interdisciplinary Research in India. Through her research, writing, and public engagement, Nagendra has made significant contributions to understanding the complex relationship between people, cities, and the natural world.   A widely respected speaker and writer, Harini Nagendra continues to inspire global conversations on ecology, conservation, and sustainable living, bridging academic research with public discourse and policy-making.