Environmental Security
The Wilson Center and Environmental Security
Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: African Perspectives
June 05, 2012 // 10:00am — June 07, 2012 // 4:00pm
Join the Africa Program and Leadership Project as we welcome 9 distinguished African scholars in our upcoming conference series, "Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: African Voices." They will be presenting on a number of major international issues affecting the African continent from their own research, perspectives and experiences in hopes of better informing the Global North on what works and what doesn't in policy towards Africa. more
Chinese Investment in North American Energy
May 31, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
As world energy demand soars, nations and corporations around the globe are seeking new resources and techniques for expanding energy production. The Canada Institute and the China Environment Forum will examine these potential issues and look towards the future of the Chinese-North American energy relationship. more
Global Water Security: The Intelligence Community Assessment
May 09, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Panelists from the Department of State, National Intelligence Council, Stimson Center, and National Geographic came together at the Wilson Center recently to discuss the U.S. intelligence community’s global water security assessment. more
Sweetening the Dragon's Breath
Apr 30, 2012China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is developing seven experimental carbon-trading schemes. Anna Petherick looks for clues as to how that’s going.
Ma Jun wins The Goldman Environmental Prize
Apr 19, 2012Ma Jun won the 2012 Goldman Environmental Prize for his work on air and water pollution in China. Through an online database and pollution map, Ma Jun exposed over 90,000 air and water violations and brought an unprecedented amount of environmental transparency to Chinese who can now demand more justice. To see more about Ma Jun, click here: http://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/ma-jun.
Geoff Dabelko On The Diane Rehm Show Discussing Global Water Security
Apr 13, 2012ECSP Director Geoff Dabelko was recently a guest on The Diane Rehm Show to discuss the just-released U.S. intelligence community assessment of world water security.
Four Takeaways from the Global Water Security Intelligence Assessment
Mar 27, 2012The just-released unclassified National Intelligence Council report on water and security is a positive contribution to understanding these complex and interconnected ecological, social, economic, and political issues around water.
Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: African Perspectives
June 05, 2012 // 10:00am — June 07, 2012 // 4:00pm
Join the Africa Program and Leadership Project as we welcome 9 distinguished African scholars in our upcoming conference series, "Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: African Voices." They will be presenting on a number of major international issues affecting the African continent from their own research, perspectives and experiences in hopes of better informing the Global North on what works and what doesn't in policy towards Africa.
Chinese Investment in North American Energy
May 31, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
As world energy demand soars, nations and corporations around the globe are seeking new resources and techniques for expanding energy production. The Canada Institute and the China Environment Forum will examine these potential issues and look towards the future of the Chinese-North American energy relationship.
Global Water Security: The Intelligence Community Assessment
May 09, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Panelists from the Department of State, National Intelligence Council, Stimson Center, and National Geographic came together at the Wilson Center recently to discuss the U.S. intelligence community’s global water security assessment.
Securing Development and Peace in the Niger Delta: A Social and Conflict Analysis for Change
Few regions in the world have been as unfortunate as Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta. The delta’s abundant natural wealth stands in stark contrast to its palpable underdevelopment. The oil sector accounts for approximately 95 percent of Nigeria’s export earnings and over 80 percent of federal government revenue, but for nearly two decades the delta has been mired in conflict and violence that threatens human security and the national economy.
"Rebuilding the American Food System—One Heirloom Tomato at A Time"
A new U.S. Studies publication examining the challenges and trends in the American food system
Chapter Two: Institutionalizing Responses to Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation
Alexander Carius and Geoffrey D. Dabelko analyze gaps in institutional responses to environment and conflict.
Energy, Climate Change, and Security: Connecting the Dots
Sharon Burke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs; Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti , the UK's Climate and Energy Security Envoy; and Geoff Dabelko, Director of the Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Program
Choke Point: The World’s Looming Water Crisis
Jennifer Turner, director of the Wilson Center’s China Environment Forum; Keith Schneider, senior editor for Circle of Blue
