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Delivery worker wearing a medical mask and carrying packages.
Feature: The Impact of State Paid Sick Leave Laws on Service Workers

Daniel Schneider finds that state paid sick leave laws increased service workers’ access to paid sick leave and reduced the share of service workers who worked while sick.

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Feature: Connecting Absolute and Relative Intergenerational Mobility

Deirdre Bloome offers two frameworks for understanding the relationship between types of intergenerational mobility, or whether people are socioeconomically better off than their parents.

Two women in rural India dressed colorfully and carrying baskets on their heads.
Feature: Studying a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups

Michael Walton explores the interactions between state and society in rural India within a major community-based development program, finding two major tensions.

A network of computer motherboards and other parts assembled to look like a miniature city.
Feature: The Data-Informed City

Jorrit de Jong presents a comprehensive framework for how cities can use data to address problems more effectively, efficiently, equitably, and with better accountability.

Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Showcasing advances and building community in modeling for sustainability

Selin, Noelle E., Amanda Giang, and William C. Clark. "Showcasing advances and building community in modeling for sustainability." PNAS 121.29 (July 16, 2024): e2215689121.

Migration and Sustainable Development

Adger, William Neil, Sonja Fransen, Ricardo Safra de Campos, and William C. Clark. "Migration and Sustainable Development." PNAS 121.3 (January 16, 2024): e2206193121.

Scientific Frontiers on Migration and Sustainability

Adger, William Neil, Sonja Fransen, Ricardo Safra de Campos, and William C. Clark. "Scientific Frontiers on Migration and Sustainability." PNAS 121.3 (January 16, 2024): e2321325121.

System transitions research and sustainable development: Challenges, progress, and prospects

Geels, Frank W., Florian Kern, and William C. Clark. "System transitions research and sustainable development: Challenges, progress, and prospects." PNAS 120.47 (November 21, 2023): e2206230120.

Sustainability Transitions in Consumption-Production Systems

Geels, Frank W., Florian Kern, and William C. Clark. "Sustainability Transitions in Consumption-Production Systems." PNAS 120.47 (November 21, 2023): e2310070120.

Progress in modeling dynamic systems for sustainable development

Selin, Noelle E., Amanda Giang, and William C. Clark. "Progress in modeling dynamic systems for sustainable development." PNAS 120.40 (October 3, 2023): e2216656120.

Sustainability Science: Toward a Synthesis

Clark, William C., and Alicia G. Harley. "Sustainability Science: Toward a Synthesis." Annual Review of Environment and Resources 45.1 (October 2020): 331-386.

Using Inclusive Wealth for Policy Evaluation: Application to Electricity Infrastructure Planning in Oil-Exporting Countries

Collins, Ross D., Noelle E. Selin, Olivier L. de Weck, and William C. Clark. "Using Inclusive Wealth for Policy Evaluation: Application to Electricity Infrastructure Planning in Oil-Exporting Countries." Ecological Economics 133 (January 2017): 23-34.

Making Technological Innovation Work for Sustainable Development

Diaz Anadon, Laura, Gabriel Chan, Alicia G. Harley, Kira Matus, Suerie Moon, Sharmila L. Murthy, and William C. Clark. "Making Technological Innovation Work for Sustainable Development." PNAS 113.35 (August 2016): 9682-9690.

Crafting Usable Knowledge for Sustainable Development

Clark, William C., Lorrae van Kerkhoff, Louis Lebel, and Gilberto C. Gallopin. "Crafting Usable Knowledge for Sustainable Development." PNAS 113.17 (April 26, 2016): 4570–4578.

Boundary Work for Sustainable Development: Natural Resource Management at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

Clark, William C., Thomas P. Tomich, Meine van Noordwijk, David Guston, Delia Catacutan, Nancy M. Dickson, and Elizabeth McNie. "Boundary Work for Sustainable Development: Natural Resource Management at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)." PNAS 113.17 (April 26, 2016): 4615-4622.

Barriers to the Implementation of Green Chemistry in the United States

Matus, Kira J. M., William C. Clark, Paul T. Anastas, and Julie B. Zimmerman. "Barriers to the Implementation of Green Chemistry in the United States." Environmental Science & Technology 46.20 (October 2012): 10892-10899.

Boundary Work for Sustainable Development: Natural Resource Management at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

Clark, William C., Thomas P. Tomich, Meine van Noordwijk, David Guston, Delia Catacutan, Nancy M. Dickson, and Elizabeth McNie. "Boundary Work for Sustainable Development: Natural Resource Management at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (August 15, 2011): published online.

Climate Change and the Integrity of Science

Gleick, P.H., et al. "Climate Change and the Integrity of Science." Science 328.5979 (2010): 689-690.

Ecosystem Stewardship: Sustainability
Strategies for a Rapidly Changing Planet

Chapin, F. Stuart III, Stephen R. Carpenter, Gary P. Kofinas, Carl Folke, Nick Abel, William C. Clark, Per Olsson, D. Mark Stafford Smith, Brian Walker, Oran R. Young, Fikret Berkes, Reinette Biggs, J. Morgan Grove, Rosamond L. Naylor, Evelyn Pinkerton, Will Steffen, and Frederick J. Swanson. "Ecosystem Stewardship: Sustainability Strategies for a Rapidly Changing Planet." Trends in Ecology & Evolution 25.4 (April 2010): 241-249.

The Global Health System: Lessons for a Stronger Institutional Framework

Moon, Suerie, Nicole A. Szlezák, Catherine M. Michaud, Dean T. Jamison, Gerald T. Keusch, William C. Clark, and Barry R. Bloom. "The Global Health System: Lessons for a Stronger Institutional Framework." PLoS Medicine 7.1 (January 2010): e1000193.

The Global Health System: Actors, Norms, and Expectations in Transition

Szlezák, Nicole A., Barry R. Bloom, Dean T. Jamison, Gerald T. Keusch, Catherine M. Michaud, Suerie Moon, and William C. Clark. "The Global Health System: Actors, Norms, and Expectations in Transition." PLoS Medicine 7.1 (January 2010): 1-4.

Evolution of Models to Support Community and Policy Action with Science: Balancing Pastoral Livelihoods and Wildlife Conservation in Savannas of East Africa

Reid, R.S., Nkedianye, D., Said, M.Y., Kaelo, D., Neselle, M., Makui, O., Onetu, L., Kiruswa, S., Kamuaro, N.O., Kristjanson, P., Ogutu, J., BurnSilver, S.B., Goldman, M.J., Boone, R.B., Galvin, K.A., Dickson, N.M. & Clark, W.C. "Evolution of Models to Support Community and Policy Action with Science: Balancing Pastoral Livelihoods and Wildlife Conservation in Savannas of East Africa." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States (November 2009).

Linking International Agricultural Research Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Development

Kristjanson, Patti, Robin S. Reid, Nancy Dickson, William C. Clark, Dannie Romney, Ranjitha Puskur, Susan MacMillan, and Delia Grace. "Linking International Agricultural Research Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Development." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 106.13 (March 31, 2009): 5047-5052.

Nurturing Sustainability

Clark, W.C. "Nurturing Sustainability." Issues in Science & Technology 26.1 (2009): 9-10.

Energy in the World

Clark, William C. "Energy in the World." Environment 12.5 (May 2, 2008): 23.

Sustainability Science: A Room of its Own.

Clark, William C. "Sustainability Science: A Room of its Own." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 104.6 (February 6, 2007): 1737-1738.

12 Questions to William C. Clark.

Clark, William C. "12 Questions to William C. Clark." GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society 15.3 (September 2006): 168-169.

Cleaner, Cheaper, Safer.

Clark, William C. "Cleaner, Cheaper, Safer." Environment 48.2 (March 2006).

Learning from the U.S. National Assessment of Climate Change Impacts.

Morgan, M. Granger, Robin Cantor, William C. Clark, et al. "Learning from the U.S. National Assessment of Climate Change Impacts." Environmental Science and Technology 39.23 (December 2005): 9023-9032.

Planetary Malpractice.

Clark, William. "Planetary Malpractice." Environment 47.9 (November 2005): 3.

Earth Systems Analysis for Sustainability.

Schellnhuber, Hans Joachim, Paul J. Crutzen, William C. Clark, and Julian Hunt. "Earth Systems Analysis for Sustainability." Environment 47.8 (October 2005): 10-25.

A New Social Contract for Science?

Clark, William C. "A New Social Contract for Science?" Environment 47.3 (April 2005): 2.

Science and Policy for Sustainable Development.

Clark, William C., Robert W. Kates, Alan H. McGowan, and Timothy O'Riordan. "Science and Policy for Sustainable Development." Environment 47.1 (January-February 2005): 3.

Green Elephants.

Clark, William C. "Green Elephants." Environment 46.7 (September 2004).

A Global Environmental Divide?

Clark, William C. "A Global Environmental Divide?" Environment 46.3 (April 2004): 1.

Urban Environments: Battlegrounds for Global Sustainability.

Clark, William C. "Urban Environments: Battlegrounds for Global Sustainability." Environment 45.7 (September 2003): 1.

Providing 'Better' Data: Not as Simple as it Might Seem.

O'Malley, Robin, Kent Cavender-Bares, and William C. Clark. "Providing 'Better' Data: Not as Simple as it Might Seem." Environment 45.4 (May 2003): 8-18.

Partnerships for the Real World.

Clark, William C. "Partnerships for the Real World." Environment 45.1 (January-February 2003): 3.

From the Environment and Human Security to Sustainable Security and Development.

Khagram, Sanjeev, William C. Clark, and Dana Firas Raad. "From the Environment and Human Security to Sustainable Security and Development." Journal of Human Development 4.2 (2003): 289-314.

Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development.

Cash, David W., William C. Clark, et al. "Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 100.14 (2003): 8086-8091.

Sustainability Science: The Emerging Research Program.

Clark, William C., and Nancy M. Dickson. "Sustainability Science: The Emerging Research Program." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 100.14 (2003): 8059-8061.

Johannesburg and Beyond.

Clark, William C., Robert W. Kates, Alan H. McGowan, and Timothy O'Riordan. "Johannesburg and Beyond." Environment 44.7 (September 2002).

Adaptive Management, Heal Thyself.

Clark, William C. "Adaptive Management, Heal Thyself." Environment (March 2002).

Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development.

Clark, William C. "Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development." Environment 43.8 (October 2001).

Sustainability Science.

Clark, William C., et al. "Sustainability Science." Science 292.5517 (April 27, 2001): 641-642.

Bush goes to Marrakech.

Clark, William C. "Bush goes to Marrakech." Environment 43.2 (March 2001).

America's National Interests in Promoting a Transition to Sustainability.

Clark, William C. "America's National Interests in Promoting a Transition to Sustainability." Environment 43.1 (January-February 2001): 18-27.

A Transition Towards Sustainability.

Clark, William C. "A Transition Towards Sustainability." Ecology Law Quarterly 27 (2001): 1021-1075.

Research Systems for a Transition Toward Sustainability.

Clark, William C. "Research Systems for a Transition Toward Sustainability." Gaia 10.4 (2001): 264-266.