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Expert staff

Rebecca Shaw Rebecca Shaw, Ph.D. Associate Vice President, Ecosystems
Michael Regan Michael Regan Director of Energy Effiiciency, Climate
Scott Edwards Scott Edwards Director of Latin America & Caribbean, Oceans

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How we work

Can scientists, economists and lawyers team up to solve environmental problems?

It’s happening every day here at EDF.

That's why The Economist called us

. . . America's most economically literate green campaigners.

How we choose our work

We focus on environmental problems where our expertise is most urgently needed.

  • Is it a scientifically important challenge, not being addressed by others?
  • Does it have the potential for transformational change?
  • Are market-based solutions the most effective response?

For most of our work, the answer to all three questions is "Yes."

Download our 2010-2014 strategic plan [PDF]

We combine four core strategies

Sound science First, we rely on rigorous science to identify serious environmental problems and effective remedies.
Economic
incentives Then we look to design, create or reconfigure markets into a positive force for the planet.
Unlikely
partnerships To develop and implement solutions, we work with everyone from fund managers to farmers.
Nonpartisan
policy When needed, we work hard with members of both parties to enact smart policies into law.