Publishing for Change
Island Press is a nonprofit publisher on a mission to provide the best information to those seeking to create solutions for complex environmental problems. Your donations amplify the voices of scientists, activists, and professionals who are leading change every day. From identifying and developing innovative ideas, to supporting authors in sharing their experiences, to promoting and distributing content that reaches engaged citizens and decision-makers, your donation supports Island Press every step of the way.
Impact from Donors Like You
Donors like you help us publish critical environmental ideas and solutions, so that decision-makers can take informed action. Our community of donors has helped us achieve incredible downstream impacts, like the examples below. When you join our community of supporters, you are helping to foster a culture of informed action, amplify the voices of environmental experts, and drive tangible change.
In March 2024, the head of Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Program invited Island Press author, Kristina Marusic, to speak to EPA officials about her book, “A New War on Cancer.” A month later, the Biden administration announced that they “will require more than 200 chemical plants to cut their emissions of toxic chemicals as part of a broader effort to reduce cancer cases.” (The Hill)
On March 21, 2024, the annual Economic Report of the President was released, and Island Press book “Arbitrary Lines” was cited twice in the section on housing affordability, specifically referencing exclusionary zoning laws that lead to increased class segregation. This report overviews the nation’s economic progress and is read by all members of Congress.
After we published “The Cougar Conundrum” (2020), two leading philanthropists read the book and awarded the cougar conservation organization Panthera $3 million in grant funds. The donations allowed the organization to grow rapidly, expanding their impact and translating to greater conservation for cougars.