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Saving and restoring tropical forests has enormous value for the planet and the economy
February 17, 2021This post was authored by Sabine Fuss, Group Leader for Sustainable Resource Management and Global Change at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC), Ruben Lubowski, Chief Natural Resource Economist at EDF, and Alexander Golub, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science at American University The protection of tropical forests globally is indispensable …More on:
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Press release
Congress Calls for Natural Climate Solutions
December 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsThis scientifically robust bill puts the U.S. on a path to unlock the potential of nature-based climate solutions.More on:
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Letter
EDF USDA transition recommendations
December 8, 2020EDF's agricultural priorities for the incoming Biden-Harris administration.More on:
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Forest Credits Approved for Airlines’ Compliance with ICAO Carbon Market
November 20, 2020 | Ruben Lubowski, Former AVP, Climate and Forests, and Chief Natural Resource EconomistThe Council of the ICAO took a step forward on climate progress and approved select tropical forest protection programs for airlines’ use.More on:
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Blog post
New program pays landowners to protect forests on their farms in Brazil
November 11, 2020What if over-compliant farmers were financially rewarded to keep those forests they can legally deforest alive? That’s the aim of CONSERV, a novel and groundbreaking forest protection program recently launched in Brazil.More on:
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Press release
EDF lauds introduction of important ocean climate bill
October 20, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureStatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program, on the introduction of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act.More on:
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Fisheries for the Future
July 7, 2020Climate change threatens key life support systems of our planet — and the ocean is no different. Read EDF Oceans' Fisheries for the Future blog series, where we discuss sustainable fisheries management for a climate-impacted world, through nine concise blogs on various topics.More on:
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Press release
North Carolina Legislature expands state’s flood protection and climate resilience
June 26, 2020 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsThe North Carolina Legislature passed HB 1087 which includes a measure that would help reduce flooding incidents and keep flood-prone North Carolina communities safer.More on:
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Press release
Release of North Carolina Resilience Plan an Essential Step to Address Climate Change and Protect Vulnerable Communities on the Frontlines
June 2, 2020 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the release of the North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan.More on:
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Article
Scaling protection and restoration of natural infrastructure to reduce flood impacts and enhance resilience
January 10, 2020Restoring natural infrastructure offers much promise as a means to reduce both flood hazard and exposure to complement and supplement other flood damage reduction strategies.More on:
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California Endorses Plan to Save Tropical Forests
September 20, 2019 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionCalifornia is committed to wielding its global influence to help prevent the destruction of tropical forests, one of the contributors to climate change.More on:
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California Assembly Gives CARB Green Light on Tropical Forest Standard
June 20, 2019 | Christina McCain, Director, Latin America, ClimateMembers of the California Assembly called on the California Air Resources Board to endorse the proposed Tropical Forest Standard.More on:
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Article
Oil and gas enters the digital era
January 25, 2019The integration of new digital tools and systems in oil and gas industry operations offers an opportunity for companies to understand methane leaks.More on:
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Blog post
The most powerful force for fighting climate change – now
October 16, 2018Some say governments should tell companies how to retool, but that’s not the right approach.More on:
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Report
Financing resilient communities and coastlines
August 13, 2018EDF and Quantified Ventures investigate how environmental impact bonds can help make coastal communities more resilient to climate change.More on:
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New Market Opportunity Funds Grassland Conservation as a Carbon Sink
July 17, 2018 | Robert Parkhurst, Director, Agriculture Data and MetricsUSDA, EDF and Southern Plains Land Trust generate and sell first listed grassland carbon credits.More on:
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New Analysis Reveals that Indigenous Lands Hold More than 20% of World’s Tropical Forest Carbon
December 1, 2015 | Chris Meyer, Senior Manager, Amazon Forest PolicyAnalysis of forests in indigenous territories shows recognizing, protecting rights of traditional peoples can make major contribution to slowing climate change.More on: