Dr. Arkajyoti Shome

Dr. Arkajyoti Shome is an ecologist and environmental scientist specializing in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, climate adaptation, and natural capital. With experience spanning academia, conservation research, sustainability consulting, and corporate advisory, he works at the intersection of ecology, public policy, and business strategy. His research and professional engagements focus on biodiversity assessment, ecosystem services, climate-smart agriculture, circular economy, and nature-based solutions. He has worked with organizations including TERI, Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), Cenergist India, and Som-Vrddhi Consulting, contributing to projects involving governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations.

Past Affiliations:

• Executive - Business Development & Research Support, Cenergist India
• Research Associate, TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute
• Consultant, TERI - The Energy and Resources InstituteResearch Assistant, Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF)
• Project Trainee, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Ecology & Environment Studies, Nalanda University (2023)
• M.Sc. in Ecology and Environmental Science, Pondicherry University (2016)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science, Asutosh College, University of Calcutta (2014)

Selected Publications:

• Shome, A., Phartyal, S. S., Maharana, P., et al. (2025). Ecosystem services vulnerability index: A novel framework to assess the vulnerability of species providing ecosystem service. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 33, Article 8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-024-10023-2