Global population dynamics—such as urbanization, “youth bulge,” migration, and the spread of HIV/AIDS—can affect political stability and violent conflict.
ECSP’s Population, Health, and Environment Initiative explores the linkages among reproductive health, infectious disease, and natural resource management, within the context of foreign policy and global security.
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Combating Climate Change with Condoms
The scientists and policymakers working to protect the planet may have overlooked one of the easiest, cheapest ways to reduce carbon emissions: contraception.
Asia's Future Report Released
SEPTEMBER 2009- The Woodrow Wilson Center’s ECSP and China Environment Forum received a grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development to investigate Asia’s most serious environmental challenges by bringing together global experts to hold discussions that will enable us to identify trends and opportunities to improve Asia’s future environment. The report is now available online.
Events A Pivotal Moment: Population, Justice, and the Environmental Challenge (Book Launch)
Tuesday, October 27 2009, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Laurie Mazur, Director, Population Justice Project; John Bongaarts, Vice President, Population Council; Jacqueline Nolley Echegaray, Associate for International Programs, Moriah Fund; Roger-Mark De Souza, Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Sierra Club
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Covering Climate: What's Population Got to Do With It?
Wednesday, October 14 2009, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis Dimick, Executive Editor, National Geographic Magazine; Emily Douglas, Web Editor, The Nation; Andrew Revkin, Environmental Reporter, The New York Times (via video)
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Foundation Roundtable: Future Family Planning Strategies
Tuesday, September 22 2009, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Musimbi Kanyoro, Director, Population and Reproductive Health Program, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation; Jose G. Rimon II, Senior Program Officer, Global Health Policy and Advocacy, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Scott Radloff, Director, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, U.S. Agency for International Development
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The World's Cities: Mapping Urban Growth in Developing Countries
Wednesday, August 26 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dr. Mark Montgomery, Senior Associate, Population Council;
Dr. Karen Seto, Associate Professor, Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
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The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World (Book Discussion)
Thursday, June 25 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Michelle Goldberg, Journalist and Author; Carol Peasley, President and CEO, Centre for Development and Population Activities (discussant)
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Environmental Change and Security Program
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004-3027
Email: ecsp@wilsoncenter.org
Tel: 202/691-4000
Woodrow
Wilson International Center for Scholars
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
T 202/691-4000
