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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A farm bill that helps farmers, ranchers and the climate
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Women fishers are vital to the livelihoods, health and culture of billions worldwide
- Expert Voices
We can make our food supply secure to 21st century climate realities
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How data and technology can strengthen Chile’s sierra fishery
- Overview
The race to climate-proof agriculture
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on sustainable food.
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Sustainability starts with health: Disease prevention and management in aquaculture
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There’s No Escaping the Need to Address Escapes in Aquaculture
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Searching for a seaweed to combat cow burps
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How a producer-led movement to diversify food production can strengthen global food supply
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How a family farm in Idaho is taking on climate change
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Can we answer the questions eating at aquafeed?
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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
- Analysis
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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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)