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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The little-known story of unlikely allies who saved Gulf Coast fishing
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We can feed a growing population while shrinking fertilizer pollution. Here’s how.
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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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Food for Thought: How EDF is accelerating climate action in food systems post-COP30
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Food for thought: How EDF is accelerating climate action in food systems post-COP30
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Texas voters say yes to $20 billion water fund
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Three takeaways from global action on agriculture and climate
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Digging deep: Separating soil carbon facts from fiction
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USA Today: How an unlikely alliance helped save U.S. fisheries from collapse
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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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Growing Returns: EDF blog on resilient land and water systems
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EDFish: Insights from EDF experts on oceans and sustainable fishing
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EDF explains: The untapped potential of blue foods
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How we’re partnering with global dairy companies to cut methane emissions
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Why healthier animals mean healthier people and a healthier planet
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A global survey: Climate and sustainability in agricultural lending
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)