My research seeks to advance sustainability science by uncovering the complex dynamics between poverty and natural resources, with a focus on examining how policies, market-based solutions and other incentives contribute to environmental sustainability and poverty reduction. I have conducted research in Asia, Africa and the U.S., utilizing original household surveys, field experiments, spatial data and applied econometrics. I have led large interdisciplinary research teams to study ecosystem services from rural and urban landscapes, forests, and coastal ecosystems, with the goal of supporting stakeholders to make more informed, science-based decisions.