Environmental Defense Fund
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), founded in 1967, is a global organization that uses scientific evidence to address environmental challenges, focusing on climate solutions, sustainable agriculture, and clean air policies.
History
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) was founded in 1967 with a mission to address environmental challenges through scientific evidence. Since its inception, EDF has expanded its operations to over 30 countries, working on various fronts including climate solutions and environmental protection. The foundation has played a significant role in catalyzing policy change and promoting eco-friendly practices globally.
Services
EDF engages in policy advocacy, economic analysis, and partnership building to address urgent environmental issues. By promoting sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and safer chemicals management, the organization provides vital resources and tools to support these initiatives. EDF focuses on transforming agricultural practices to be more climate-resilient in regions such as the U.S., EU, China, and India.
Products
Among its notable projects, EDF developed MethaneSAT, a satellite designed for monitoring methane emissions on a global scale. The organization also offers a Climate Corps fellowship aimed at training graduate students in climate and energy solutions. These products and programs demonstrate EDF's commitment to leveraging technology and education to further its environmental goals.
Climate Solutions
EDF focuses on cutting methane emissions as part of its comprehensive strategy to combat climate change. It uses economic incentives and market-based solutions to drive environmental progress. One of the organization’s key objectives is to advocate for clean air policies, aiming to help a billion people breathe cleaner air within this decade. By addressing both immediate and long-term environmental issues, EDF endeavors to foster a sustainable future.