The Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security is one of the world’s leading independent non-profits, conducting research and advocacy on the related and pressing issues of environmental degradation, poverty, and political conflict. In 2007, the Pacific Institute celebrates 20 years of groundbreaking work: a generation of addressing local, national, and international problems in the fields of freshwater resources, climate change, environmental justice, and globalization.

Vision

We envision a world where the basic needs of all people are met, where resources are managed sustainably and the natural world protected, and where conflicts over resources are resolved in a peaceful and democratic fashion.

Framework

The Institute works to generate fundamental change in how threats to sustainability are perceived and solved. We use science, economics, and consensus-building to create analytical tools and practical solutions that take issues out of the realm of ideology and into the realm of real-world action. Our innovative approaches help to protect and restore the environment, create and enhance economic benefits, and treat all segments of society fairly. These 3Es—environment, economy, and equity—provide guidance and balance to our efforts. Only by addressing all of these components can we achieve overall sustainability.

All of the Institute’s initiatives—Water, Communities, Globalization, Climate Change, and Scientific Integrity—are integrated, positioning the Institute for success in creating long-term solutions that meet the needs of both current and future generations.