James Gustave Speth
Founder at World Resources Institute
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James Gustave Speth is the founder of the World Resources Institute, which was founded in 1982.
He served as the Director from 1982 to 2011.
Currently, Mr. Speth holds multiple positions.
He is the Director of Population Action International, the Director of the Center For Humans & Nature, the Director of 1Sky, the Director of New Economy Coalition, Inc., a Professor at Yale University, a Trustee at Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., and a Professor at Vermont Law & Graduate School since 2010.
In his former positions, Mr. Speth served as the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Director of Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc., the Director of The Student Conservation Association, Inc., the Director of Climate Central, Inc., and a Law Professor at Georgetown University.
He also served as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 1999 to 1999.
James Gustave Speth active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
 Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. provides environmental protection services. It provides solutions to environmental threats such as acid rain, dying rivers, over-logged forests, and ozone depletion. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2009-09-16 |
World Resources Institute
 World Resources Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Resources Institute, Inc. provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems. The company was founded by James G. Speth in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Founder | 1981-12-31 |
| Population Action International | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-23 |
| Yale University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-11-23 |
| Vermont Law & Graduate School | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-11-23 |
| Center For Humans & Nature | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-23 |
| 1Sky | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-23 |
| New Economy Coalition, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Gustave Speth
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United Nations Development Programme
 United Nations Development Programme Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization that partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis and drive sustainable growth. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and operates subsidiaries in Israel, United States, and Ukraine. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, UNDP operates in more than 170 countries and territories, offering local insight to empower lives and build resilient nations. As the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, inequality, and climate change, UNDP works collaboratively with countries to address national development challenges and build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet. | Chief Administrative Officer | 1998-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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| Population Action International | |
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. provides environmental protection services. It provides solutions to environmental threats such as acid rain, dying rivers, over-logged forests, and ozone depletion. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Council on Environmental Quality | Government |
World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Resources Institute, Inc. provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems. The company was founded by James G. Speth in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc.
 Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc. provides grants for social change. The firm promotes democratic practice, sustainable development, peace and security, cultural diversity, and ecological integrity. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller III in 1940 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Development Programme Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization that partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis and drive sustainable growth. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and operates subsidiaries in Israel, United States, and Ukraine. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, UNDP operates in more than 170 countries and territories, offering local insight to empower lives and build resilient nations. As the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, inequality, and climate change, UNDP works collaboratively with countries to address national development challenges and build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet. | Health Services |
| Center For Humans & Nature | |
Climate Central, Inc.
 Climate Central, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Climate Central, Inc. operates as an independent organization of scientists and journalists. The private company is based in Princeton, NJ. The company was founded by Steve W. Pacala. The CEO is Benjamin Strauss. | Commercial Services |
| 1Sky | |
| New Economy Coalition, Inc. | |
The Student Conservation Association, Inc.
 The Student Conservation Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Student Conservation Association, Inc. provides environment protection services. It is a force of high school and college-age volunteers who are committed to protect the environment. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Charlestown, NH | Commercial Services |
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