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
- Expert Voices
How EDF catalyzes bold climate action from the food sector
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In India, an environmental solution that’s good for farmers, cows and climate
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Kansas farmers go high-tech to fight drought
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EDF explains: The untapped potential of blue foods
- Overview
The race to climate-proof agriculture
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Ghana’s traditional fishers are using new tech to bolster climate-smart fishing
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on sustainable food.
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USA Today: How an unlikely alliance helped save U.S. fisheries from collapse
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The Excerpt podcast: How an unlikely alliance saved the U.S. fishing industry
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Why we need a Scientific Framework for the Mississippi River Basin
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Extreme heat puts pressure on cows and farmers
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Bill Would Explore Responsible Growth of Domestic Seafood
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Collaboration between food companies and banks can accelerate regenerative agriculture in Europe and beyond
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Sustainable food resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
- Initiative
How we’re partnering with global dairy companies to cut methane emissions
- Report
Advancing food system diversification in the face of climate challenges
- Report
Transforming agrifood systems amidst the climate crisis (PDF)
- Analysis
Future warming from global food consumption
- Report
Climate change will slow U.S. crop yield growth by 2030
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Harnessing satellite data to fight drought and keep us fed
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.
MEDIA CONTACT
Hilary Kirwan
(202) 572-3277 (office)