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In the early 1950s, the then-new Resources for the Future convened the Mid-Century Conference, where more than 1,500 leaders could “exchange viewpoints on important resource issues that appear to be of continuing significance for at least the next generation.” While the priorities of the 21st century have evolved since then, “important resource issues” remain at the heart of RFF’s research agenda, including how to value and measure the benefits from nature and effectively manage forests, fisheries, water, agricultural resources, and even outer space in an interconnected world.
FEATURES
Connecting Americans to the Great Outdoors
America’s scenic and natural resources have always been a source of national pride but the evidence is mixed about how often we go outdoors and who among us goes.
Harnessing Ecosystems to Help Endangered Species
A new paper by Visiting Scholar Lynn Scarlett suggests an ecosystem-based approach to listing and protecting threatened animals and plants.
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PROJECTS
The Outdoor Resources Review Group
ORRG is a private bipartisan panel reviewing conservation, outdoor recreation and related issues in light of changes in the needs of the American public and the resources available to meet those needs.
The World's Forests
A research program led by RFF seeks to devise new ways to accurately gauge four critical attributes of global forests – area, timber volume, biomass, and carbon sequestration.
PUBLICATIONS
Voluntary Environmental Regulation in Developing Countries: Mexico's Clean Industry Program
Allen Blackman, Bidisha Lahiri, William A. Pizer, Marisol Rivera Planter, Carlos Muñoz Piña
RFF Discussion Paper 07-36-REV | August 2010
 
Environmental Goods Collection and Children’s Schooling: Evidence from Kenya
Simon Wagura Ndiritu, Wilfred Nyangena
RFF Discussion Paper EfD 10-18 | August 2010
 
Participation in Off-Farm Employment, Rainfall Patterns, and Rate of Time Preferences: The Case of Ethiopia
Mintewab Bezabih, Zenebe Gebreegziabher, Liyousew GebreMedhin, Gunnar Kohlin
RFF Discussion Paper EfD 10-21 | August 2010
 
The Value of Information: Methodological Frontiers and New Applications for Realizing Social Benefit
Molly K. Macauley, Ramanan Laxminarayan
Conference Summary | August 2010
 
Looking Beyond the Headlines
Phil Sharp
Resources | Summer 2010 (175)
 
Resources 175 - Summer 2010: Protecting Natural Resources, Managing Energy Needs
Resources | Summer 2010 (175)
 
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