William Cummin Clark (b.1948) is an American scientist specializing in sustainability science and environmental policy. His research has influenced global discussions on sustainable development and knowledge systems for decision-making.
Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, he earned a B.S. from Yale University (1971) and a PhD in Ecology from the University of British Columbia (1979.) His academic career focuses on the intersection of science, policy, and sustainability. He holds various positions at Harvard University, where he serves as the Harvey Brooks Professor of International Science, Public Policy, and Human Development at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Clark has authored and co-authored influential works in sustainability science. His notable books include Our Common Journey: A Transition Toward Sustainability (1999,) examining global sustainability challenges, and Pursuing Sustainability: A Guide to the Science and Practice (2016,) co-authored with Pamela Matson and Krister Andersson, providing a framework for sustainability research. His work in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has advanced sustainability science as a distinct field.
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If you could tomorrow morning make water clean in the world, you would have done, in one fell swoop, the best thing you could have done for improving human health by improving environmental quality.
—William C. Clark
Topics: Water
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