Introducing Drawdown Food

Food is the forgotten frontier of climate action. While energy, transportation, and industry garner much of the attention, what we eat and how we grow is one of the biggest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. To equip those in the food systems sector with the tools and insights they need to reduce emissions, Project Drawdown is launching a major new initiative: Drawdown Food.

“Using available technologies and practices, we can meet every person’s food needs while also neutralizing the food system’s impact on climate,” says Project Drawdown executive director Jonathan Foley, who is leading the initiative. “We just need to apply the right combinations of solutions in the right place at the right time.” Be sure to follow along – and invite those in your network to do the same – as we advance food-based solutions in the weeks and months to come. Learn more >>

Bringing black carbon to the fore

Black carbon, also known as soot, warms the planet, accelerates glacial melting, and leads to millions of premature deaths each year. Yet it is overlooked in most national climate plans. In a recent article, Project Drawdown scientist Yusuf Jameel implores world leaders to increase their efforts to reduce black carbon and outlines how progress can be made. Read and share now >>

Planting possibility in the Ironbound

In the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey – long considered an environmental justice “sacrifice zone” – Christian Rodriguez is using food, farming, and education to inspire environmental stewardship. Learn more in their Drawdown’s Neighborhood episode >>

Building the grid of the future

Powering an electrified world without emitting climate pollution is the moonshot for this generation of engineers and energy scientists. But what needs to happen to get us there? In a recent article, Project Drawdown scientist Amanda Smith shares six systemic shifts that will be necessary for our clean energy future. Read and share now >>

EVs on IG

Speaking of electrification, there has been some confusion about whether or not electric vehicles are actually better for the planet when taking their full life cycle into account. Rest assured the science is clear: electric vehicles are a powerful climate solution. For a fun take on the facts, watch and share this Instagram collaboration with Indré Rockefeller >>

Working 9 to 5

In our latest Ignite webinar, Project Drawdown employee engagement lead Aiyana Bodi provides practical advice and examples of how you can take impactful climate action at work, whatever your job. Watch now to learn how every job is a climate job >>

In the news

Project Drawdown remains a leading voice for climate solutions expertise and resources. Check out some recent media highlights from The New York Times, Newsweek, The Hill, HuffPost, Vox, South China Morning Post, The Economist, Fast Company, and Civil Eats. 

How businesses can advance climate justice

To help businesses as they use equity-centered solutions to address the climate crisis, Project Drawdown assisted with the development of a new report from Forum for the Future and B Lab, the Business Guide for Advancing Climate Justice. If you’re a business owner or decision-maker, check out the guide and share it with your colleagues >>

One last thing: Retreat recap

Last week the Project Drawdown team gathered in person for our annual retreat! As a fully remote organization, our retreats are an integral part of team building and aligning on a shared vision for future work. We’re excited to share more about what’s in store, so be sure to stay tuned and forward this newsletter to those in your network who may be keen to follow along – your support makes all of our work possible.