
Economics
Helping people and nature prosper together
Why economics matters: Too often, economic forces drive decisions that harm the planet. We need to turn that around. By creating the right economic incentives, we can make market forces work for — rather than against — the environment.
How we use this powerful approach: We examine every environmental problem through an economic lens, working with communities, policymakers and other partners to use economic forces for good. In a warming world, we're helping to develop climate solutions that create jobs, build resilient communities and cut pollution in an effective, equitable way.
Our work using economics to scale up solutions
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4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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The economic case for preserving clean energy tax incentives in the U.S.
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How companies can ensure their carbon credit purchases are really saving forests
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2024 UN climate talks yield some progress, but there’s much more to do
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
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Unlocking the planet-saving potential of crediting natural climate solutions
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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Asian economies want low-emission natural gas – here’s how Canada can deliver
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At the Financing for Development Conference, an opportunity to make climate and development finance go further
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Modernizing agricultural insurance to strengthen farmers’ ability to adapt
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New Debt Financing Structure Published to Scale Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Reductions
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Japan Bolsters International Effort to Cut Methane Emissions from LNG Supply Chain
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Jalisco’s Path to High-Integrity Jurisdictional Climate Finance: A Model for Climate Action and Territorial Justice
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Economics resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
Our economics experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our economics work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Staff perspective
Many decisions that cause environmental damage are rooted in economics, and so are the solutions.
Suzi Kerr
EDF Chief Economist
Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)