State of the World 2005 - Experts Guide

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

The following State of the World 2005 authors are available for speaking engagements, comment, and expertise.

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

Chapters & Themes	Researcher & Location
Chapter 1: Security Redefined Chapter 7: Disarming Postwar Societies Overview, State of the World 2005 Causes of global insecurity Principles for a more secure world Impact of the war on terror Failed states and pros and cons of humanitarian intervention Resource wealth and conflict Small arms proliferation, and the challenge of disarmament and post-conflict demobilization	Michael Renner Project Co-Director Senior Researcher Worldwatch Institute Long Island, NY
Chapter 2: Examining the Connections Between Population and Security Demographic factors that lead to instability Defining "youth bulges" The impact of HIV/AIDS Implications of rapid urbanization	Lisa Mastny Senior Editor Worldwatch Institute Durango, CO Richard Cincotta Senior Research Associate Population Action International Washington, DC
Chapter 3: Containing Infectious Disease Infectious disease as a security threat Dynamics of disease outbreaks Overview of current microbial threats Economic consequences Managing future disease outbreaks	Dennis Pirages Professor of International Environmental Politics University of Maryland College Park, MD
Chapter 4: Cultivating Food Security Loss of plant and animal species Industrial agriculture and factory farms Farmers' rights Foodbourne illnesses Effects of climate change	Danielle Nierenberg Research Associate Worldwatch Institute Washington, DC
Chapter 5: Managing Water Conflict and Cooperation Water conflicts within and between nations Role of water in global security Water privatization Moving toward cooperative water management	Geoffrey Dabelko Director, Environmental Change and Security Project Woodrow Wilson Center Washington, DC
Chapter 6: Changing the Oil Economy History of the oil economy Effects of oil consumption Renewables and efficiency technologies Policy recommendations	Tom Prugh Editorial Director Worldwatch Institute Washington, DC
Chapter 8: Building Peace Through Environmental Cooperation Environment as peacemaking tool Peace parks, shared management plans, and joint monitoring programs	Ken Conca Associate Professor of Government and Politics University of Maryland College Park, MD
Chapter 9: Laying the Foundations for Peace Overview, State of the World 2005 Redesigning the United Nations and the Security Council Non-traditional security issues Security spending Role of education, media, and religion in civil society	Hilary French Project Co-Director Director, Globalization and Governance Project Worldwatch Institute Washington, DC

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