Shreya Choudhury
@shreyachoudhury
Researcher focused on community-led energy transitions and land-use planning.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate researcher dedicated to exploring how participatory methods, spatial data, and governance models can drive community-led energy transitions and equitable land-use planning. My academic background includes a Master's in Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex, where I conducted extensive research on food supply chains and their environmental impacts.
In my professional journey, I have worked as a freelance consultant, conducting socio-economic research on energy transition projects in rural India. My experience includes developing land allocation frameworks with local stakeholders and executing communication strategies for major conferences. I have successfully led climate and energy transition campaigns, utilizing my skills in stakeholder engagement and digital communication to shift public discourse on energy equity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Consultant
Landstack
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Conducted socio-economic research on the impact of energy transition projects on landownership, governance, and livelihoods in rural India. Employed stakeholder mapping using NVivo and spatial analysis with GIS to collect data and co-developed land allocation frameworks.
Communications Consultant
India Land and Development Conference
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Drafted and executed a comprehensive communications strategy informed by research in land governance, climate policy, and energy transitions. Coordinated over 60 speakers and participants, moderated sessions, and conceptualized a documentary on land tenure justice.
Account Executive in Energy & Clean Technology
Greenhouse Communications
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Integrated insights from policy and socio-technical transition literature into communication campaigns for clean energy clients. Designed strategies using sentiment analysis, stakeholder modeling, and geospatial targeting, leading five major campaigns across the UK and EU. Placed stories in major media outlets, shifting public discourse on energy equity.
Energy Specialist
Bulb Energy
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Researched household barriers to renewable energy adoption, with findings directly shaping Bulb's ESG strategy and increasing customer solar uptake by 15%. Implemented ESG frameworks by measuring carbon emission reductions and developed internal policy briefs on regulatory changes.
Research and Communication Intern
Cadasta Foundation
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Conducted stakeholder mapping and discourse analysis to support land and water rights research across over 20 countries. Developed GIS models and story maps using ArcGIS to visualize land tenure challenges, informing policy recommendations adopted by international development agencies.
GIS & Communications Intern
Cadasta Foundation
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years)
Performed project-based geospatial research to develop GIS story maps, significantly boosting stakeholder engagement by 35%. Managed digital communications, including emails, blogs, newsletters, and social media, enhancing outreach through SEO optimization.
Education
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University Of Sussex
Master's in Environment, Development and Policy, Environment, Development and Policy
Grade: Merit
Activities and societies: Dissertation: Food Supply Chains and its Environmental Impact: A consumer's perspective
Conducted an extensive literature review on consumer knowledge of food origin in the UK, environmental impacts of supply chains and global-local food dynamics. Conducted primary research through field surveys with 150+ UK consumers across diverse food miles and purchasing decisions, using descriptive statistical analysis to evaluate findings. Highlighted systemic barriers impacting sustainable con
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Geography
Grade: 8.28/10
Activities and societies: Presented: Development and Displacement: Understanding Tribal Struggles Through a Human Ecology Lens (2025) - Paper presentation at conference ‘Development-Induced Displacement and its ramifications on tribals: A case of India’ at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Studied spatial processes, land use dynamics, and climate impacts on sustainable development, applying quantitative tools to analyse socio-environmental data, governance, disaster risks, and regional planning models. Conducted socio-economic research projects on waste management in Goa, disaster preparedness in Khordha, and COVID-19 perceptions in Odisha using mixed methods like tailored surveys,
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