About the Pacific Institute
Founded in 1987 and based in Oakland, California, the Pacific Institute for Studies in
Development, Environment, and Security is an independent, nonprofit organization
that provides research and policy analysis on issues at the intersection of sustainable
development, environmental protection, and international security. We strive to
improve policy through solid research and consistent dialogue with policymakers
and action-oriented groups, both domestic and international. By bringing knowledge
to power, we hope to protect our natural world, encourage sustainable development,
and improve global security. This report comes out of the Water and Sustainability
Program of the Institute. More information about the Institute, staff, directors,
funders, and programs can be found at www.pacinst.org and www.worldwater.org.