Janet Ranganathan
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Janet Ranganathan is a leading voice in sustainability science, whose work bridges the gap between human development and planetary boundaries. Her research focuses on integrated environmental monitoring, ecosystem services, and the systemic impacts of the Anthropocene. She is best known for her seminal contributions to the conceptualization of "Planetary Health Watch," a framework that calls for real-time, integrated monitoring of Earth’s natural systems—including climate change, biodiversity loss, land use change, and freshwater depletion—alongside human well-being metrics. Her most cited paper, *Planetary Health Watch: integrated monitoring in the Anthropocene epoch* (2018, 20 citations), synthesizes decades of data to show how impressive human progress has come at the cost of profound shifts in global ecosystems. Ranganathan’s work is deeply influential in shaping how researchers and policymakers understand the trade-offs between development and environmental health. She has also been a key contributor to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, helping to translate complex ecological data into actionable insights for global governance. Her research continues to inspire a new generation of scientists committed to safeguarding the planet’s life-support systems.
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- 1Planetary Health Watch: integrated monitoring in the Anthropocene epoch20 citations · 2018