Journal Article - Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development

America's national interests in promoting a transition to sustainability

| January 1, 2001

Among the greatest challenges facing humanity at the dawn of the 21st century is learning how to better meet human needs while restoring and nurturing the planet's life support systems.

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For Academic Citation: Clark, William C.. “America's national interests in promoting a transition to sustainability.” Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, vol. 43. no. 1. (January 1, 2001):
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William C. Clark

William C. Clark

  • Member of the Board, Belfer Center
  • Faculty Chair, Environment and Natural Resources Program
  • Harvey Brooks Professor of International Science, Public Policy, and Human Development
  • Area Chair, HKS International and Global Affairs
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