Craig Hanson

Craig Hanson

Craig Hanson is the director of WRI’s Food, Forests, and Water programs. Craig has co-developed a number of WRI’s leading projects including Global Forest Watch, Forest and Landscape Restoration, Forest Legality Alliance, Project POTICO, the Brazilian Business & Ecosystems Partnership, and is the lead author of a number of WRI publications.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Food, fuel, and the future of human development

Opinion: Food, fuel, and the future of human development

almost 7 years ago // Environment

This Earth Day, the world should focus on two fundamental issues that both threaten human development and the environment: food systems and fuel, writes WRI Vice President Craig Hanson.

Renewing the global commitment to crop breeding

Renewing the global commitment to crop breeding

over 11 years ago // #FeedingDev

How can modern advances in genetics boost crop yields while also protecting the environment? A joint op-ed from the World Resources Institute’s Tim Searchinger and Craig Hanson for Feeding Development.