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EDF is helping farmers address one of their core climate challenges: securing a reliable water supply. This September, an EDF team led by Ann Hayden, Nikhil Goveas, Gopal Penny and Leah Beaulac conducted a series of comprehensive site visits and workshops across drought-prone areas of central India. Water availability in India is a core climate issue …

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and AshokaX, a unique initiative from Ashoka University for lifelong learners, are partnering to lead the Climate Corps Fellowship programme in India. This partnership will boost the capacity of companies and other organisations in advancing their climate goals while identifying and training the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Report provides insights and recommendations for effective carbon pricing strategies in diverse economies

Globally, indoor air pollution harms more women than men. In India, an all-female team of health workers are taking on this invisible threat. 

Dr. Sanjeev Goyal, Head and Chief Scientist at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) presented a promising new methodology to support Indian cities combating air pollution through ward-level action at the prestigious 2023 India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) in Bengaluru.  ICAS is the preeminent annual air quality event in India. It brings together governments,

A new study from EDF of satellite data shows smog intensifying in Northern India over the last 40 years. The links between meteorology, particulate emissions from both urban and rural areas suggests mitigation measures across the region could benefit communities.

Members of Indore’s public health community came together at the Sayaji Hotel on May 5, 2022, to discuss how to promote clean air solutions in the city at a health sector stakeholder engagement workshop.

Environmental Defense Fund announced the hiring of two global leaders for new positions that will strengthen the nonprofit’s capacities around the world.

Hyperlocal air monitoring is a powerful new tool for communities that want to take charge of their air and the health consequences of pollution. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made $20 million available for a new community air monitoring grant program, with no cost-sharing needed. EPA is encouraging community-based organizations to apply for …

  Indian Emission Inventory Report_DIGITAL FILE (By PAARTHA BOSU, NEW DELHI, INDIA)  A detailed air emission inventory (EI) is a comprehensive list of pollutants within a pre-defined geographical area and is beneficial for developing clean air action plans. It can also test the effectiveness of pilot interventions towards air quality abatement. Emission inventories have been …

Kaushik Raj Hazarika is an advisor for EDF’s air quality work in India and a Project Manager for Clean Air Catalyst in Indore. Clean Air Catalyst is a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development and a global consortium of organizations led by World Resources Institute and Environmental Defense Fund. With a …

EDF and RPCAU partner to research the impacts of climate change on agriculture and promote climate-smart agriculture in Bihar.

International agronomists and soil scientists participated in training to learn the climate change mitigation potential of land management practices.

M&M, India’s leading manufacturer of utility vehicles and part of the $20.7 billion Mahindra Group, will be working with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to become a carbon neutral company by 2040.

Prime Minister Modi states intention to join Paris Agreement, but doesn’t commit to timeline -- EDF statement from Nathaniel Keohane, Vice President, Global Climate

Since 2007, EDF has been in India working with local partners to provide tools for implementing market-based solutions to tough environmental challenges.

Helping families in rural India gain access to clean, reliable energy and improve farm income while cutting carbon emissions.

In the village and in the field: Helping India's farmers fight the effects of climate change