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Jonathan Foley presenting at TED Countdown June 2024
The problem with food and climate – and how to fix it
The global food system takes up 38% of Earth’s land surface and is responsible for one-third of all greenhouse gases generated by humans. Can we feed people without destroying the planet?Yes, says Project Drawdown executive director Jonathan Foley. 
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Project Drawdown awarded $300,000 from the Gerald L. Lennard Foundation
Project Drawdown is thrilled to announce a US$300,000 grant, to be awarded over three years, from the Gerald L. Lennard Foundation. This latest award from the long-time supporter will go toward Project Drawdown’s storytelling and private capital engagement programs, allowing each to better empower their audiences to help stop climate change as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. 
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Project Drawdown announces Stephan Nicoleau as new board chair
Project Drawdown is pleased to announce the election of Stephan Nicoleau, partner and managing director at the impact investment firm FullCycle, as its next board chair. 
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Research Fellows
Introducing Project Drawdown’s new research fellows
This spring, six researchers set out on an exciting new task: to develop the next generation of the Drawdown Climate Solutions with the goal of bringing the latest, most effective, science-based climate solutions to the world. 
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New program to boost funding for priority climate solutions
The new Capital Coalition for philanthropists, impact investors, and their advisors will leverage Project Drawdown’s scientific expertise to guide capital to the most promising solutions.
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Drawdown Food: Engaging agriculture in solving climate change
A new Project Drawdown initiative is advancing science and sharing insights at the intersection of food, agriculture, land use, and climate change.When we think of the causes of climate change, the first thing that comes to mind is often fossil fuel use for electricity production, transportation, or industry.
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