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The World’s Leading Guide to Science-Based Climate Solutions

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Driving Bold Climate Action

Now more than ever, the world needs a strategic approach to addressing climate change. That’s where we come in. Project Drawdown is an independent, internationally trusted organization driving meaningful climate action by connecting people like you to science-based climate solutions and strategies.

Our Mission and Impact

Project Drawdown is a go-to resource for climate action. It’s rigorous, science-based, and practical—a trustworthy guide to climate solutions.”

Tom Steyer

Tom Steyer, Co-Executive Chair, Galvanize Climate Solutions

What I value most about Project Drawdown is the science-driven solutions for climate action. It is my number one resource for climate solutions—hands down.”

Sean Kinghorn

Sean Kinghorn, Corporate Sustainability Leader

Project Drawdown has given us the intelligence we need, mapping the world's best solutions.”

John Lanier

John Lanier, Executive Director, Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Project Drawdown is the gold standard for climate truth telling.”

Amy O'Meara

Amy O’Meara, Executive Director, Corporate Eco Forum

Organizations such as Project Drawdown are absolutely vital for targeting the actions that will literally help both people and nature to survive.”

Dawn Wright

Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist, Esri

News and Insights

March 27, 2026
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World-renowned climate scientist and author Kate Marvel, Ph.D., returns to Project Drawdown
March 25, 2026
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Project Drawdown expands team to accelerate global deployment of capital to proven climate solutions
March 24, 2026
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Only half of calories produced on croplands are available for human consumption, study finds
March 23, 2026
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Climate science serves America – and beyond
March 11, 2026
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We don’t have to choose between climate adaptation and mitigation – we can do both
February 25, 2026
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Better windows are great for the climate – and for your comfort
February 17, 2026
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Project Drawdown welcomes three stellar new members to our Board of Directors
February 12, 2026
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Project Drawdown launches Climate Science Serving America Fellowship to support scientists working in the public good
February 11, 2026
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Clean coal isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
February 4, 2026
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Data-driven climate action in America can make up for the Trump slump
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Explore Climate Solutions

Built upon trillions of data points and thousands of hours of scientific analysis by experts from around the world, the Drawdown Explorer provides detailed information on 140-plus technologies and practices proven or proposed to effectively reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.

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Industry, Materials & Waste
Increase Recycling: Plastics
Crushed plastic bottles
Highly Recommended
Industry, Materials & Waste
Increase Recycling: Plastics
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Highly Recommended
Potential Emissions Avoided Gt CO₂‑eq/yr
0.09 to 0.10
Speed of Action
Gradual
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Food, Agriculture, Land & Ocean (FALO)
Reduce Food Loss & Waste
Apples in crates with worker on tablet
Highly Recommended
Food, Agriculture, Land & Ocean (FALO)
Reduce Food Loss & Waste
Classification
Highly Recommended
Potential Emissions Avoided Gt CO₂‑eq/yr
1.23 to 2.47
Speed of Action
Emergency Brake
View Solution
FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Protect Grasslands & Savannas: Boreal
Boreal grassland
Highly Recommended
FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Protect Grasslands & Savannas: Boreal
Classification
Highly Recommended
Potential Emissions Avoided & Carbon Removed Gt CO₂‑eq/yr
0.31 to 0.34
Speed of Action
Emergency Brake
View Solution
FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Protect Grasslands & Savannas: Tropical
Tropical grassland
Highly Recommended
FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Protect Grasslands & Savannas: Tropical
Classification
Highly Recommended
Potential Emissions Avoided & Carbon Removed Gt CO₂‑eq/yr
0.03 to 0.04
Speed of Action
Emergency Brake
View Solution
Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Deploy Silvopasture
Cows grazing among trees
Highly Recommended
Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Deploy Silvopasture
Classification
Highly Recommended
Potential Carbon Removed Gt CO₂‑eq/yr
0.40 to 0.98
Speed of Action
Delayed
View Solution
Industry, Materials & Waste
Improve Cement Production: Efficiency upgrades
Cement manufacturing facility
Highly Recommended
Industry, Materials & Waste
Improve Cement Production: Efficiency upgrades
Classification
Highly Recommended
Potential Emissions Avoided Gt CO₂‑eq/yr
0.08 to 0.10
Speed of Action
Gradual
View Solution
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      A science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions
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