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Gleick, Peter H. |
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Pacific Institute |
| Primary Field
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Human Environmental Sciences |
| Secondary Field
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Environmental Sciences and Ecology |
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Gleick was the first to successfully link general circulation models with regional hydrologic models to characterize regional impacts of climate change on water. His subsequent work has focused on the challenges of providing basic human needs for water across the globe and understanding the interactions of global freshwater resources with respect to human environmental impacts, economic development, and international security. |
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Research Interests
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My research interests lie at the intersection of human environmental impact, economic development, and international security and policy, with a focus on freshwater resources. Water is key to a wide range of scientific, ecological, social, and political issues. Of particular interest to me are: the impacts of climate changes on water resources, and associated issues related to adaptation and water management; the connections between freshwater and violent conflicts at local and international levels; and the serious challenges associated with the failure to meet basic human needs for water and water services for vast numbers of people. Linking all of these issues together, I'm interested in the concept of the "soft path" for water -- an approach to water management, planning, and use that acknowledges the entire range of technological, environmental, social, economic, and political factors associated the freshwater problem. Other research interests include improving our understanding of water use, the links between water and food, the health issues associated with freshwater use, and the broad issue of the integrity of science. On this last issue, new threats to the scientific process and the ways in which science is used in policymaking require new thinking and new analysis. |
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