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Sara Hughes

Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
Chapter Member: Los Angeles Unified SSN
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About Sara

Hughes's research focuses on urban water and climate change policy and politics. Overarching themes in Hughes's writings include the politics of urban climate governance, challenges to safe and sustainable urban water systems, and justice in urban adaptation and sustainability transitions. Hughes serves as a chapter lead author for the Global Environmental Outlook Cities report, an advisory board member for the Environmental Politics and Governance workshop, and has previously contributed to global, national, and regional environmental and climate change synthesis reports.

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In the News

Opinion: "Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How 5 Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use under Control," Sara Hughes (with Michael Wilson), The Conversation, February 4, 2025.