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Paul Robbins is Dean of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Professor of Environmental Studies and Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He leads the Institute’s global environmental initiatives and strengthens its commitment to interdisciplinary education and community partnerships. Robbins specializes in environmental politics, conservation, and the intersections of human societies with natural systems. His research spans topics like biodiversity in agroforestry systems, urban ecology, and the socio-political dimensions of environmental management, with notable fieldwork in India and the U.S. He is author of foundational textbooks such as Political Ecology: A Critical Introduction and award-winning works like Lawn People.
Education:
- PhD in Geography, Clark University (1996)
- MS in Geography, Clark University (1994)
- BS in Anthropology, UW-Madison (1989)
Research Interests:
- Conservation conflicts and Indigenous data sovereignty
- Urban ecology and mosquito management policies
- Biodiversity in South Indian coffee/rubber plantations
- Environmental politics of daily life (e.g., lawn culture)
- Wildlife conservation in Rajasthan, India
Awards & Recognition:
- James M. Blaut Innovative Publication Award (2009)
- Robert McC. Netting Award (2014)
- Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2019–20)
Teaching & Leadership:
- Course developer for career guidance and graduate orientation programs
- Past Director of the University of Arizona’s School of Geography and Development
- Principal Investigator on NSF grants for environmental sustainability research
Labs & Collaborations: Robbins collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the Together for the Planet 2.0 initiative and serves on the board of the International Crane Foundation.
