Experts Guide

Worldwatch researchers explore emerging global issues, stemming from the Institute's four main research work areas—people, nature, energy, and economy.

The following Worldwatch spokespeople are available for speaking engagements, comment and expertise.

To schedule an interview, or book a speaker, contact Darcey Rakestraw at drakestraw@worldwatch.org.

People
 
Population and Gender Danielle Nierenberg
Food Brian Halweil (Agriculture, Local Food, Biotechnology)

Danielle Nierenberg (Food Safety, Meat Production)

Erik Assadourian (Sugar and Soda Consumption)

For more Worldwatch research on People, visit our Resource Center

Nature
 
Natural Disasters Janet Sawin (Weather Related Disasters)
Health and Disease Danielle Nierenberg (Mental Health, Alternative Medicine, AIDS, Reproductive Health)
Pollution Christopher Flavin (Fossil Fuels, Air Pollution)

Janet Sawin (Fossil Fuels, Air Pollution)

Danielle Nierenberg (Fertilizers/Nitrogen)
Biodiversity Danielle Nierenberg (Agricultural Diversity)

Brian Halweil (Agricultural Diversity)

For more Worldwatch research on Nature, visit our Resource Center

Energy
 
Materials Use Gary Gardner
Energy Sources Christopher Flavin

Janet Sawin
Transportation Gary Gardner (Bicycles, Car Sharing)

Michael Renner (Car Production)
Climate Change Janet Sawin

Christopher Flavin

For more Worldwatch research on Energy, visit our Resource Center

Economy
 
Consumption Gary Gardner (Materials, Product Leasing/Sharing, Religion)

Brian Halweil (Food, Agriculture)

Lisa Mastny (Tourism, Green Purchasing)

Janet Sawin (Energy)

Erik Assadourian (Sugar and Soda Consumption)
Security Michael Renner
Globalization and Governance Hilary French (Sustainable Development, International Law, International Organizations)

Lisa Mastny (International Environmental Crime)
Sustainable Economics Michael Renner

For more Worldwatch research on Economy, visit our Resource Center