State of the World 2003

Worldwatch Institute

2003

0-393-05173-0

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The first chapter of State of the World this year is about innovation—and we appropriately have an innovation of our own in this edition. As a result of a brainstorming session earlier in the year on how to convey better the many developments and setbacks along the road to sustainable development, we decided to add a timeline called “State of the World: A Year in Review.” This germ of an idea was turned into a fascinating final product by Research Associate Lisa Mastny and Art Director Lyle Rosbotham. Each year, the timeline will cover significant announcements and reports during the 12 months before State of the World goes to press. Assembling such a chronicle of global events can be a challenge—particularly in today’s accelerated age of information and mis-information. But we have done our best to present an accurate yet engaging mix of both encouraging and sobering signs of planetary change. Although we made no attempt to be comprehensive, we hope that this timeline will boost your awareness of the connections between specific global events and ideas and the broader, often less tangible, trends that influence and shape our planetary future— from climate change and biodiversity loss to new milestones in global governance and public health. As always, we welcome your feedback on this State of the World innovation. ["State of the World: A Year in Review", p. XIX]

Desarrollo; Medio Ambiente; Nivel mundial;