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Our Work Around the Globe

Our Work Around the Globe

Our Work Around the Globe

International Climate Talks

EDF attends international climate talks

In Copenhagen, world leaders reached a political accord that opens the way for a legally binding climate treaty that will include all major emitters. But much work remains for 2010.

EDF's work in Belize

Belize: A Path to Sustainable Fishing

Better management is key to ending the fishery crisis. EDF works to restore depleted populations of reef fish, lobster and conch.

EDF's work in the Amazon

Amazon: Slowing Tropical Deforestation

EDF's Amazon Basin Project is working to help indigenous peoples participate in climate policy negotiations and ensure they benefit from efforts to preserve forests. Also see: Our work in Brazil

EDF partnered with China to develop solutions to environmental problems

China: Stewardship and Growth

China is exploring new approaches to combine economic growth and environmental stewardship. Learn how EDF's China office is helping.

More of our work in China:

EDF works on ocean conservation in Cuba

Cuba: Ocean Conservation

EDF has been working with Cuban partners on scientific research and strategies for protecting coastal and marine resources. Learn more.

EDF partners with India to find climate solutions

India: Climate Solutions for 1.2 Billion

India is showing how sharing innovative, home-grown solutions can help stop climate change. Learn about EDF’s local work.

EDF lays the groundwork for catch shares in Mexico, an innovative system that restores fish populations.

Mexico: Restoring Fisheries

At our newest office, in La Paz,  we're helping renew fisheries that supply half of Mexico's seafood.

Learn more about our work in Mexico's Gulf of California.

International Media Contacts

Climate (Brazil, China and India)
Tony Kreindler
202/572-3378 (office)
202/445-8108 (cell)

Oceans (Cuba and Mexico)
Tom Lalley
202/572-3303 (office)
202/997-0899 (cell)

International Offices and Program Staff

Beijing, China
East C-501, No. 28 East Andingmen Street
Beijing, 100007 China
Tel: +86 10 6409 7088
Lei Wang, Program Coodinator

Belize
Larry Epstein
Mesoamerican Reef Program Manager

Brazil
Steve Schwartzman
Anthropologist, Program Director

Cuba
Daniel Whittle
Senior Attorney and Director of the Cuba Program

India
Richie Ahuja
India Program Manager

La Paz, Mexico
Environmental Defense Fund de México
Revolución No. 345
E/5 de Mayo y Constitución
La Paz,
Baja California Sur
Tel: +52.612.123.2029
Scott Edwards, Director

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