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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

Nations are gearing up for the December 2009 Copenhagen talks, where they aim to reach a new global agreement. This is a critical step on the way to stopping climate change.

Brazil: Slowing Tropical Deforestation

EDF's coal-fired power plants map

Reducing deforestation is critical to stopping climate change. Find out what EDF is doing to encourage countries to preserve forests.


China: Stewardship and Growth

EDF partnered with China to develop solutions to environmental problems

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

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Cuba: Ocean Conservation

EDF works on ocean conservation in Cuba

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


India: Climate Solutions for 1.2 Billion

EDF partners with India to find climate solutions

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


Mexico: Restoring Fisheries

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

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)
Andrea Welsh
202/572-3230 (office)
202/297-7723 (cell)

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

International Offices and Program Staff

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

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

Brazil
Steve Schwartzman
Anthropologist, Program Director

Cuba
Daniel Whittle
Senior Attorney and Director of the Cuba Program

India
Richie Ahuja
India Program Manager

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