We are Environmental Defense Fund
We are a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change — the greatest challenge of our time. Our bold, game-changing solutions put people at the center of all we do.
Our goals:
Together, we’re creating a vital Earth. For everyone.
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3.5M+
Members, supporters and activists
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1K
Scientists, economists, policy experts, lawyers and more
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50+
Years of driving real, meaningful change
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30+
Countries around the world where we work
Issues we address
We’re tackling the biggest issues and striving for maximum impact to ensure a clean energy transition, healthy communities and the ability of people and nature to thrive.
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Advancing toward a clean energy future
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Boosting nature’s ability to capture and store carbon
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Making fishing communities stronger and fish more plentiful
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Helping the world get hydrogen energy right
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Helping a billion people breathe cleaner air in this decade
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Slashing methane to slow global warming right now
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Transforming agriculture to benefit billions of people globally
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Moving from toxic chemicals to safer, sustainable alternatives
How we get results that last
We bring together people from all sides and draw from deep expertise to tackle environmental issues from every angle.
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Scientific evidence
Applying evidence to identify the most effective solutions
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Economic sustainability
Using economic forces to protect our environment
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Powerful partnerships
Creating alliances across a wide range of allies
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Climate justice
Building a more equitable home on this planet we share
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Strong advocacy
Shaping public policy and taking legal action
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Commitment to diversity
Making transformative change for diversity, equity and inclusion
Maximize your impact
Protecting our planet is a big job — it takes millions of people like you to bring bold solutions to life around the world. Your support matters.
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Together we can bring innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges.
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This Giving Tuesday your gift will be matched $3 for $1 to help protect the places and things we love.
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Another easy way to help
- Join a powerful force of over 3.5 million allies
- Get tips on how you can protect the environment
- Get alerts when there are crucial petitions to sign