Exploring the Human Dimensions of Environment and Resources
Crawford School of Public Policy, at the Australian University since 2002
Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt is one of the leading global experts in critical research on the length and breadth of gender and community livelihoods in two areas of natural resources: water and extractive industries (mining). Her life, teaching and research are informed by feminist scholar-activist methodologies.
Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt has been a Professor in the Resource, Environment & Development Program, Crawford School of Public Policy, at The Australian University since 2002.
Groundbreaking studies on gender, environment, and resource livelihoods
Exploring how communities live and sustain their natural environments.
Reframing the social and gendered dimensions of extractive industries
Collaborative research grounded in local realities and community voices.
Writer of writings that reshape our thinking about nature and society.
From published articles to collaborative researches—each project reflects a piece
of my voice, my curiosity, and my love for the written word.
Kind words from collaborators
The quiet space where reflection begins
Before the theories and publications, there’s the quiet rhythm of observation—the landscapes, the lives, and the labor that shape our world. This is where my work begins: in listening to people, understanding places, and rethinking how society connects with the environment.
