Protecting food supplies, nature and the climate
The problem: Climate change is disrupting our global food supply, while food systems — including food production, distribution and changes to how land is used — cause 30% of global climate pollution. This includes too much methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases which contribute heavily to the most immediate impacts of global warming.
What we’re doing about it: We’re working with farmers, fishers and other partners to reduce climate pollution from food production. At the same time, we’re pushing to rapidly diversify food supply and distribution systems, ensuring that everyone has reliable access to nutritious food.
Our work strengthening the global food supply system
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EDF explains: The untapped potential of blue foods
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In India, an environmental solution that’s good for farmers, cows and climate
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Kansas farmers go high-tech to fight drought
- Expert Voices
The little-known story of unlikely allies who saved Gulf Coast fishing
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We can feed a growing population while shrinking fertilizer pollution. Here’s how.
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Ghana’s traditional fishers are using new tech to bolster climate-smart fishing
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on sustainable food.
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Native producers use regenerative agriculture to build resilience. Access to capital will help them go further.
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The U.S. beef system was built for efficiency. Now, it needs resilience, too.
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Senate farm bill stalls, leaving farmers in limbo
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Land Repurposing Workshop connects the dots across a changing landscape
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Building on the past shifts in the U.S. beef system will create resilience for future pressures
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What is livestock methane? A big climate opportunity.
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Sustainable food resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
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Dairy Methane Action Alliance: Working with global companies to cut emissions
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Resilient Dairy Alliance: Building a sustainable future for Indian dairy
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A global survey: Climate and sustainability in agricultural lending
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Overfishing: The most serious threat to our oceans
- Case study
Fishing rights help Gulf fishermen bounce back
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The race to climate-proof agriculture
Our sustainable food experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our sustainable food work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
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Stay informed
Get the latest insights from EDF experts in our EDFish and Growing Returns blogs.
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