Environmental Defense Fund

🌍 EDF is on the ground at the #Bonn Climate Talks, tracking key discussions as climate negotiators set the stage for #COP29 in Baku and subsequently, COP30 in Brazil. The #SB60 talks (the 60th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies) are a crucial opportunity to gauge progress and address challenges before the major climate conference in November. One thing we’re watching closely at Bonn: #ClimateFinance. At COP29, the world will set the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to determine how much money we need to address climate change. It’s not just about the amount of money—but also how we ensure that climate-impacted countries and communities can access it without taking on further financial burdens. We’re also watching discussions on: ➡️ Ensuring equity through the Just Transition Work Programme ➡️ Accelerating action on sustainable food and agriculture ➡️ Making progress on Article 6: Advancing cooperative implementation ➡️ Treating our oceans as critical allies in climate mitigation ➡️ Strengthening partnerships with all actors for coordinated climate action Our experts are advocating for robust international cooperation and quality financial commitments. 👉 Dive into our full blog for more details and learn how EDF is working to support a positive outcome: https://lnkd.in/ekApnTeh #ClimateAction #UNFCCC #COP29 #COP30 #SustainableFuture #JustTransition #ClimateFinance

Today, EDF welcomes our Climate Corps Fellowship Class of 2024, a diverse group of leaders ready to shape a greener tomorrow. Together, we’re on a mission to tackle climate challenges head-on and we’ve partnered with 130+ organizations worldwide this year to do so. From household names like L’Oreal and Walmart, our fellows are advising, innovating and advancing a sustainable future one company at a time. More: https://www.edf.org/Z66o

Bovine burps are a big deal. When cows digest their food, they produce methane. A lot of it. But the FDA just cleared the way for U.S. dairy farmers to cut those emissions. Bovaer, a feed supplement from Elanco Animal Health, has passed the FDA’s robust review process. Farmers just put the Bovaer in their cows’ food and they produce up to 30% less methane during digestion. It’s a big breakthrough. Methane is responsible for nearly a third of today’s warming. We need to cut emissions quickly, while making sure the millions of people who depend on milk and meat for nutrition don’t go hungry. Innovative new products like this, backed by a rigorous scientific review, will help us do both. https://lnkd.in/eZWXAbw8

Climate tech has a promising future in India. In an interaction with The Economic Times, Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor, Environmental Defense Fund, India, elaborates on the nuances of climate action today, the biggest barriers for startups in the climate space, and the complexity of carbon pricing mechanisms and solutions ideal for a developing economy like India. Read More here: https://lnkd.in/gtSpPgSH

Did you know the Mississippi River Basin is one of the world’s most significant waterways? It is important for commercial purposes and provides critical wildlife habitat, freshwater and recreational opportunities. But we need to keep our basin healthy and resilient, especially with rising climate impacts! Learn about a new comprehensive framework released by EDF and co-authors, which can prove beneficial to research managers across the basin and beyond. https://www.edf.org/Z6up

I’m honored to have been part of today’s announcement from the Biden administration. By establishing a consistent and supportive policy framework for voluntary carbon markets, the administration is helping to unlock much-needed investment in climate action around the world. At today’s event we discussed the transparent, credible, and equitable outcomes high-integrity carbon markets can deliver for people and the planet. Here are three critical takeaways I shared:

Got questions about making a VCMI #CarbonIntegrity Claim? On Wednesday, tune in for a live Q&A session with the VCMI Secretariat, who will be online to answer any questions about making a claim. 📅Date: Wednesday, May 29 ⏲️Time: 15:00 GMT 📍Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiZxH6n8

Join us in a movement to protect wetlands! One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court removed federal protections from up to 90 million acres of wetlands and it’s impacting communities and ecosystems nationwide. We can’t accept this! Reach out to your family, friends and lawmakers to spread the word and demand stronger safeguards.

Got questions about making a VCMI #CarbonIntegrity Claim? On Wednesday, tune in for a live Q&A session with the VCMI Secretariat, who will be online to answer any questions about making a claim. 📅Date: Wednesday, May 29 ⏲️Time: 15:00 GMT 📍Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiZxH6n8

Did you know? Businesses that purchase voluntary carbon credits are often leading on corporate climate action. Research by Ecosystem Marketplace shows that companies that are investing more in #VoluntaryCarbonCredits are frontrunners in corporate funding of climate action. According to studies, buyers of voluntary carbon credits: 🏭 are 2x as likely to report lower emissions year-on-year 💰invest 3x more into decarbonization 🌳are willing to pay more for high-quality credits with biodiversity and community co-benefits You can learn more in the @Ecosystem's Marketplace report⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eFuPZ6BP #ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #VoluntaryCarbonMarket