Clean Air Catalyst — a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development and a global partnership of organizations led by World Resources Institute and EDF — hosted a 2023 event celebrating air quality monitoring in Indore, India.
Where we work
Driving big change around the world
Clean Air Catalyst — a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development and a global partnership of organizations led by World Resources Institute and EDF — hosted a 2023 event celebrating air quality monitoring in Indore, India.
Where we make an impact: We deliver bold, game-changing climate solutions in China, India, Europe and the United States, which together produce about half of the world’s climate pollution. Altogether, we’re working in more than 30 countries, benefiting communities across the globe.
Why we work globally: Our mission is to build a vital Earth. For everyone. With our partners, we’re helping to stabilize the climate, support people’s health, and strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive.Our anchor regions
EDF focuses on what matters most to drive the biggest change possible in the shortest amount of time. Learn about our work in four anchor regions.
China
We supported China in establishing the world’s largest carbon market in 2021. Our goal is to help China significantly cut its carbon emissions by 2035, with work focused on climate tech innovation, market-based solutions and more.
Europe
We’re working with the EU to speed up the transition to a global net-zero economy. Our goal? To usher in a new era of solutions that slow climate change and address other critical issues, with work in energy, shipping and other sectors.
India
We work with local organizations in India to demonstrate sustainable livelihoods in agriculture, livestock and fisheries. Our work with partners also showcases the potential of carbon markets and the promise of climate technology.
United States
We got our start in the U.S., where our founders helped secure a ban on the pesticide DDT over 50 years ago. Today, our work in the country is expansive. With partners, we’re driving action on climate, clean air, safer household products and more.Our offices
- Belgium: Brussels
- China: Beijing
- Indonesia: Jakarta
- Japan: Tokyo
- Mexico: La Paz
- Netherlands: Amsterdam
- United Kingdom: London
- United States:
- Austin
- Boston
- Boulder
- New York City
- Raleigh
- San Francisco
- Washington, D.C.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Featured highlights from our work around the world
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United States
We worked with partners to launch OpenET, an online platform that uses satellite data to help farmers make the most out of every precious drop of water.
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India
EDF is part of a global partnership that’s working to curb air pollution through locally tailored solutions.
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Global
To reduce deforestation worldwide, we helped pioneer REDD+, a global policy framework that aims to make forests worth more alive than dead.
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Global
We work globally to empower small-scale fishers on the front lines of climate change, protecting oceans and livelihoods in places from Asia to Latin America.
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China
Watch this video to see how using carbon markets can help cut greenhouse gas pollution while providing an economic lifeline for communities most at risk.
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Europe
Cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas industry can fight climate change and help secure Europe’s energy supply.
And we’re even working in space
When we say we’re going big on climate, we mean it. Our groundbreaking studies put the powerful climate pollutant methane on the global agenda — and we launched a satellite to map, measure and reduce it.
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