Biodiversity Publications
Parks for Peace or Peace for Parks? Issues in Practice and Policy
Jul 07, 2011An upcoming ECSP publication—based on a conference held in September 2005 at the Wilson Center—will explore the rhetoric and reality of peace parks, including their goals and the factors that determine their success or failure. more
Brazil's SIVAM: As It Monitors the Amazon, Will It Fulfill its Human Security Promise?
Jul 07, 2011As Brazil implements its System for Vigilance of the Amazon (SIVAM), the country's leadership touts it as a major effort towards achieving its national security objectives, but lack of transparency and participation raise concerns. more
Population, Urbanization, Environment, and Security: A Summary of the Issues
Jul 07, 2011Th author addresses issues including migration to urban centers, the immediate environmental and health impacts of urban pollution on developing country cities, and the link between crime and security. more
ECSP Report 2
Jul 07, 2011In the 1996 issue of ECSP's annual report, Miriam R. Lowi writes about water disputes in the Middle East; Dennis Pirages explores "microsecurity"; and Thomas Homer-Dixon discusses findings from a project on environment, population, and security. Complete report. more
Hong Kong Conference Report: Part 1 (Chinese)
Jul 07, 2011Through a generous grant from the U.S. Institute of Peace, ECSP organized a forum in Hong Kong to provide opportunities for 65 environmentalists and journalists from the three areas of Greater China to discuss improving the capacity of environmental NGOs and the quality of environmental reporting in the region. Part 1 (Chinese). more
Issue 21: Population, Health, and Environment in Ethiopia
Jul 07, 2011Severely eroded and deforested, Ethiopia's land is increasingly turning to desert, due to the country's high population growth, unsustainable land use, and lack of land ownership. Featuring footage from Sean Peoples' trip to Ethiopia last year, this video looks at the efforts of two projects to address the country's complex challenges with integrated solutions. more
ECSP Report 10
Jul 07, 2011To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the 10th edition of the newly redesigned ECSP Report asked top thinkers to identify the next steps for environment, population, and security. Complete report. more
ECSP Report 7: Event Summaries
Jul 07, 2011Event summaries from meetings sponsored by the Environmental Change and Security Program between August 2000 and June 2001. more
Environmental Change, Security, and Social Conflicts in the Brazilian Amazon
Jul 07, 2011The author analyzes the multiple and complex relationships between environmental change, notions of security, and social conflicts in the Brazilian Amazon.. more
ECSP Report 2: Feature Articles
Jul 07, 2011Includes feature articles, a debate about environment and security scholarship, and excerpts from official statements and documents. more
