Gretchen C. Daily

Gretchen C. Daily is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. Her research focuses on land use, biodiversity dynamics, and ecosystem services. She is affiliated with the Natural Capital Alliance and serves as an Executive Council Representative. Daily is also a Bing Professor of Environmental Science and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. By courtesy, she is affiliated with the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Her work explores the interactions between ecological systems and human activities.

Gretchen C. Daily is a professor of environmental science at Stanford University, focusing on conservation science, ecosystem services, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable development. Her research explores the interplay between human activities and natural ecosystems, emphasizing the societal dependence on natural ecosystems and the impacts of land use changes. Daily's work addresses biodiversity loss, ecosystem service valuation, and the role of nature in human well-being, including mental health and cognitive function. She investigates how natural capital and ecosystem services can inform sustainable development and policy decisions, aiming to balance human prosperity with environmental sustainability.