Jonathan Lash

President, Hampshire College

Bio

Jonathan Lash, the sixth President of Hampshire College, has served previously as president of World Resources Institute (WRI), senior staff attorney of the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Peace Corps volunteer and trainer. An internationally recognized environmental leader, he chaired the President’s Council on Sustainable Development for Bill Clinton, and led Vermont’s environmental program under Governor Madeleine Kunin. He holds a law degree and master’s degree in education from Catholic University of America and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College. President Lash has dedicated his career to building institutions to help solve the pressing problems of our planet. That dedication continues at Hampshire College, an institution committed to educating citizens who can help lead society as it confronts those problems.

Blog Posts

Global Well-Being: Rooted in the World's Forests
by Nigel Sizer and Jonathan Lash - April 26, 2011
This piece originally appeared in the Washington Post Environmental Leadership supplement on April 20, 2011, and is reposted with permission.
China and the United States: A Clean Energy Road to The Future
by Jonathan Lash - January 18, 2011
This piece originally appeared in China Daily and is reposted with permission.
Food for Thought
by Jonathan Lash - December 30, 2010
We are on a collision course between ecosystems and food. How we resolve this issue over the coming years will be a key to preserving biodiversity and human well-being.
Move the Ball Forward At Cancun Climate Talks
by Jonathan Lash - November 26, 2010
This article is cross-posted from CNN.com.

The next round of international climate meetings begin Monday in Cancun, Mexico, and they will likely determine the future for global action on climate change---including whether the United Nations will remain at the core of an international regime.
Engaging Communities in Carbon Capture and Storage Projects
by Jonathan Lash - November 17, 2010
This piece originally appeared as the Foreword to Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, and Storage Projects.
Clean Energy Solutions Bringing Light to Millions of India's Poorest Households
by Jonathan Lash - September 29, 2010
The under-served rural Indian market offers opportunities for investors to support the sustainable energy solutions of the future.
The World Bank, MDBs, and Low Carbon Development
by Jonathan Lash and David Runnalls - April 23, 2010
Multilateral Development Banks can play a leading role in promoting more sustainable energy options.
Leading By Example: Federal Agencies To Reduce Emissions 28 Percent
by Jonathan Lash - January 29, 2010
Today's announcement from the White House suggests that significant emissions cuts could save money--along with the environment.
On the Verge of a Global Low-Carbon Economy
by Jonathan Lash - December 22, 2009
As I write this letter, the climate negotiations in Copenhagen have come to a close. The resulting Copenhagen Accord---produced after excruciating round-the-clock negotiations---is an important step on the road to an international agreement.
Toward a Binding Climate Treaty: Copenhagen and Beyond
by Jonathan Lash - December 15, 2009
Even the best possible Copenhagen outcome will be a waypoint, not an endpoint.

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Global Well-Being: Rooted in the World's Forests

China and the United States: A Clean Energy Road to The Future

Food for Thought

Move the Ball Forward At Cancun Climate Talks

Engaging Communities in Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

Clean Energy Solutions Bringing Light to Millions of India's Poorest Households

The World Bank, MDBs, and Low Carbon Development

Leading By Example: Federal Agencies To Reduce Emissions 28 Percent

On the Verge of a Global Low-Carbon Economy

Toward a Binding Climate Treaty: Copenhagen and Beyond

Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Getting to Yes on Climate Change

Statement To the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2008

Jonathan Lash's Statement To the US House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming

Competitive Advantage on a Warming Planet

Jonathan Lash's Testimony Before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2007

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2006

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2005

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