Peter Gleick Biography

Dr. Peter Gleick is a globally recognized authority on water and climate issues. He is renowned for his expertise, innovation, and effective communication in these fields. He is the co-founder and leader of the Pacific Institute in Oakland, an esteemed independent non-governmental organization dedicated to water, economic and environmental justice, and sustainability. With over 25 years of groundbreaking work, Dr. Gleick has transformed the perception of water from a technical matter to one encompassing social justice, human rights, sustainability, and integrated thinking. His significant contributions to the field of water span various areas. Dr. Gleick was among the first to analyze the impacts of climate change on water resources and to explore the complex relationship between water and conflict. He has played a pivotal role in defining basic human water needs and advocating for the human right to water, influencing international bodies such as the United Nations and human rights courts. Dr. Gleick has also introduced essential concepts like the "soft path" for water management and the notion of peak water and championing the need for a grassroots local water movement. Dr. Gleick's accomplishments have garnered recognition and accolades. He was honored with the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, known as the "genius grant." He was hailed as an environmental visionary by the BBC. His remarkable contributions led to his election as an Academician of the International Water Academy in Oslo, Norway, and his U.S. National Academy of Sciences membership. Wired Magazine even highlighted him as one of 15 individuals whose advice the next President should heed. Dr. Gleick holds a B.S. from Yale University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Apart from his leadership at the Pacific Institute, Dr. Gleick serves on the boards of numerous prestigious journals and organizations. He has authored numerous scientific papers and published nine books, including the influential series "The World's Water" and "Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water." His recent work, "A Twenty-First Century U.S. Water Policy," offers valuable insights and guidance for contemporary water policy challenges.

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