WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE

1709 New York Avenue, N.W. The World Resources Institute (WRI) was estab-
Washington, D.C. 20006 U.S.A. lished in 1982 to help governments, international
organizations, non-governmental organizations, and
private business address a fundamental question:
WRI's Board of Directors: How can societies meet basic human needs and nur-
ture economic growth without undermining the nat-
Matthew Nimetz ural resources and environmental integrity on which
Chairman life, economic vitality, and international security
depend?
John E. Cantlon
Vice Chairman Two dominant concerns influence WRI's choice of
projects and other activities:
John H. Adams
Robert O. Anderson The destructive effects of poor resource manage-
Robert O. Blake ment on economic development and the allevia-
John E. Bryson tion of poverty in developing countries; and
Ward B. Chamberlin The new generation of globally important envir-
Richard M. Clarke onmental and resource problems that threaten the
Alice F. Emerson economic and environmental interests of the
John Firor United States and other industrial countries and
Jose Goldemberg that have not been addressed with authority in
Michio Hashimoto their laws.
Curtis A. Hessler
Martin Holdgate The Institute's current areas of policy research in-
James A. Joseph clude tropical forests, biological diversity, sustain-
Ian K. MacGregor able agriculture, energy, climate change, atmospheric
Alan R. McFarland pollution, economic incentives for sustainable
Robert S. McNamara development, and resource and environmental
Paulo Nogueira-Neto information.
Thomas R. Odhiambo
Ruth Patrick WRI's research is aimed at providing accurate in-
James Gustave Speth formation about global resources and population,
Maurice F. Strong identifying emerging issues and developing politic-
M.S. Swaminathan ally and economically workable proposals.
Mostafa K. Tolba
Russell E. Train
In developing countries WRI provides field services
Alvaro Umana
and technical program support for governments and
George M. Woodwell
non-governmental organizations trying to manage
natural resources sustainably.
James Gustave Speth
President WRI's work is carried out by an interdisciplinary
staff of scientists and experts augmented by a net-
Mohamed T. El-Ashry work of formal advisors, collaborators, and cooper-
Vice President for Research and Policy Affairs ating institutions in 50 countries.

Jessica T. Mathews WRI is funded by private foundations, United

Vice President Nations and governmental agencies, corporations,
and concerned individuals.
J. Alan Brewster
Vice President for Administration and Finance

Wallace Bowman
Secretary-Treasurer