
Environmental Defense Fund at COP28
There’s no time to waste. To solve the climate crisis, we must move faster and mobilize more resources on a global scale.
This year’s U.N. Climate Change Conference — COP28 — is an opportunity to galvanize change, pushing the world from climate ambition to climate action.
Join Environmental Defense Fund at COP28 as we work with partners to advance the durable, equitable solutions the world needs. Our focus? Reimagining the world’s energy and food systems — and humanity’s relationship with nature — to benefit the climate and people’s health.
News and announcements from COP28
Learn how EDF is making an impact at COP28. Read some of our key updates.
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Methane takes center stage at COP28
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Methane pledge could be “most impactful international climate action” in decades
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Washington Post: Oil companies’ unexpected plan to tackle climate change
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U.S. tightens limits on oil and gas methane to address one of nation’s largest pollution sources
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Nature is more important than ever to realizing climate goals at COP28
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The world must focus on these key challenges at COP28
EDF’s key priorities for COP28
We’re partnering with governments, businesses, community organizations, Indigenous peoples and others to drive climate action while improving people’s lives, with a focus on these areas:
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Energy transition
Pollution from burning fossil fuels harms people and the planet. Moving to zero-carbon energy offers hope for the climate, communities and sustainable jobs. We need a just and equitable energy transition. -
Sustainable food
Climate change is disrupting food supplies. And modern food production fuels climate change. We must transform how we grow, raise and harvest food to break this cycle, benefiting food security and the climate. -
Natural climate solutions
Thriving forests, lands and oceans store carbon while supporting communities and people’s livelihoods. We need to conserve and restore Earth’s wondrous ecosystems. There can be no net zero without nature.
COP28 events schedule
EDF will participate in a variety of events at COP28 in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, working with partners to drive progress on solving the climate crisis.
Pavilions at COP28
Visit these COP28 pavilions where we’re partnering to highlight durable solutions for addressing the climate crisis.
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Food Systems Pavilion
With a wide range of partners, EDF is co-hosting this pavilion to make progress on our shared goal of accelerating the transition to healthy, resilient and equitable food systems.
Visit the Food Systems Pavilion
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Water Pavilion
EDF’s programming is highlighting on-the-ground perspectives from farmers and communities to ensure water security is an integral part of global plans for addressing climate change.
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Nature Positive Pavilion
As pavilion co-host, EDF will elevate nature’s role in meeting climate goals, and high-integrity approaches to scaling forest conservation in partnership with Indigenous people and local communities.
Visit the Nature Positive Pavilion
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Ocean Pavilion
The ocean plays a vital role in regulating the climate and feeding the world. EDF is a proud partner in highlighting how science-based solutions can help the ocean and fishing communities thrive.
Expert commentary
Get insights from EDF experts about pressing issues at COP28.
Article 6 moves to implementation, at COP28 and beyond
Pedro Martins Barata
Associate Vice President, Carbon Markets and Private Sector Decarbonization
How dairy companies and farmers can help save the planet
Amanda Leland
Executive Director
COP28 hydrogen standards: why they matter and what to look for
Beth Trask
Associate Vice President, Energy Transition
Water is a high-level priority at COP28. We need to look to ground-level users for solutions
Ann Hayden
Vice President, Climate Resilient Water Systems
Wall Street Journal op-ed: To slow climate change, curb methane first
Fred Krupp
President
Design a carbon market that leverages Africa’s strengths
Angela Churie Kallhauge
Executive Vice President, Impact