Protecting food supplies, nature and the climate
The problem: Climate change is disrupting our global food supply, while food systems — including food production, distribution and changes to how land is used — cause 30% of global climate pollution. This includes too much methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases which contribute heavily to the most immediate impacts of global warming.
What we’re doing about it: We’re working with farmers, fishers and other partners to reduce climate pollution from food production. At the same time, we’re pushing to rapidly diversify food supply and distribution systems, ensuring that everyone has reliable access to nutritious food.
Our work strengthening the global food supply system
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Women fishers are vital to the livelihoods, health and culture of billions worldwide
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The race to climate-proof agriculture
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Rice nitrous oxide: A new solvable climate problem
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Advancing scientific understanding of soil carbon and carbon credits
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How the 2023 farm bill can deliver for farmers, ranchers and the planet
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World Food Day has passed, with food security still out of reach
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on sustainable food.
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How food companies can harness the power of social networks for scope 3 reductions
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How Food Companies Can Harness the Power of Social Networks for Scope 3 Reductions
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Innovation blooms on African farms
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EDF explains: The untapped potential of blue foods
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Extreme heat’s impacts on farm financial outcomes in Kansas
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Increasing extreme heat is hurting Kansas farmers’ bottom line
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Sustainable food resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
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EDF explains: The untapped potential of blue foods
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Transforming agrifood systems amidst the climate crisis (PDF)
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Advancing food system diversification in the face of climate challenges
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Africa’s potential: leading food system transformation and climate resilience
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Future warming from global food consumption
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Climate change will slow U.S. crop yield growth by 2030
Our sustainable food experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our sustainable food work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
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Jennifer Chow
Senior Director, Climate-Resilient Food Systems
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Rod Fujita
Associate Vice President, Research & Development, Lead Senior Scientist II
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Vrashabh Kapate
Manager, Dairy Industry, EDF+Business
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Karly Kelso
Director, Climate Resilient Food Systems
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Maggie Monast
Senior Director, Climate-Smart Agriculture
MEDIA CONTACT
Maddie Voorhees
(415) 293-6103 (office)