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Project Drawdown is an independent nonprofit organization driving bold, science-based climate action.

Whether through systems change, individual actions, business leadership, philanthropy, investments, national policies, or international negotiations, we’re advancing science-based climate solutions and strategies around the world.

In short, we believe that rigorous science is needed to guide climate action. And we believe that this science must be shared in actionable, compelling ways – through stakeholder engagement and powerful storytelling.

Our job is to make this happen.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan organization, Project Drawdown is funded by individual and institutional donations.

Our Mission

Project Drawdown’s mission is to drive meaningful climate action by advancing science-based solutions and strategies.

Our work is built on three pillars:

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Science

Advancing Science-Based Climate Solutions and Strategies

We conduct cutting-edge research to identify the best possible climate solutions and design the most effective strategies to bring them to scale. We share our findings with the world through effective science communication, marketing campaigns, and media partnerships.

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Stakeholders

Engaging Key Stakeholders and Empowering Bold Climate Leadership

We use our science to inform, inspire, and empower key stakeholders and emerging climate leaders – including policymakers, community leaders, philanthropists, investors, business leaders, and others – to take bold action and bring the most effective solutions to the world.

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Stories

Telling Human Stories of Solutions in Action

We use the power of storytelling to help shift the narrative on climate change – from problem to solution and from “doom and gloom” to “opportunity and possibility.” Along the way, we showcase new climate heroes putting solutions into action.

Our Impact

Over the past decade, our work has driven policy change, inspired corporate innovation, guided investments, and helped tens of thousands of individuals find and embrace their unique climate solution superpowers. Today, even as others shrink from climate action, we are boldly stepping forward and empowering others to do the same.

The impacts of our work can be seen everywhere. 

  • Project Drawdown serves as the world’s authoritative guide to science-based climate solutions – across all sectors and geographies. And our reach grows every year.
  • Our work has moved beyond describing solutions; we have created groundbreaking strategies for climate action, including focusing on “emergency brake” solutions, implemented in critical geographic “hot spots”, with multiple “benefit clusters”.
  • We produced the Drawdown Explorer, our signature science-based guide to strategically deploying climate solutions, and shared the platform free of charge with climate-concerned individuals around the world.
  • We have brought more attention to critical issues that were largely ignored, including the need to focus far more attention on food system emissions, “black carbon”, refrigerants, deforestation, and more.
  • We have helped top investors and philanthropists identify and direct billions of dollars to the most urgent and impactful actions within their specific areas of concern.
  • We regularly advise corporate leaders, policymakers, and others on strategies for shifting resources toward more effective climate solutions.
  • We helped create SHIFT, a powerful guide anyone can use to create customized solutions portfolios to amp up their individual impact.
  • We are creating a broader vision for climate action, identifying powerful synergies between stopping climate change, halting biodiversity loss, and improving human wellbeing.
  • From the TED stage, international climate meetings, and Climate Week to top-tier media outlets and board rooms across the world, Project Drawdown continues to be a leading voice for science-based climate action.
  • Our storytelling work is highlighting everyday people across America – and the world – who are stepping up to advance climate solutions in their communities.
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Climate Solutions Evaluated
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In Assets Shifted to Effective Solutions (USD)
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Views of our climate solutions videos

Your donation to Project Drawdown supports our core climate solutions work, allowing our team to be nimble, and responsive to the rapidly changing climate landscape.

Support Our Work

Testimonials

Project Drawdown is an incredible resource for understanding the latest climate science and solutions – bringing complex data and high-impact solutions together in compelling ways that motivate and inspire people to act.”

Jennifer Kitt

Jennifer Kitt, President, Climate Lead

[Project Drawdown’s] data and visualizations are a go-to reference when I need to represent climate solutions clearly and persuasively.”

Amy Luers

Amy Luers, Global Director, Sustainability Science – Strategy, Microsoft

Project Drawdown has been incredibly instrumental in guiding Toniic members’ climate investment decisions.”

Dario Parziale

Dario Parziale, Managing Director, Programs, Toniic

Project Drawdown’s approach to storytelling not only expands the climate conversation, but demonstrates the diverse representation of individuals leading on climate.”

Jothsna Harris

Jothsna Harris, Change Narrative LLC

Project Drawdown is the single greatest resource out there to learn about climate solutions.”

Alaina Wood

Alaina Wood, Founder, The Garbage Queen

Project Drawdown’s deep research has helped us better understand the diverse ways in which the companies we invest in can contribute to climate solutions.”

Pablo Berrutti

Pablo Berrutti, Senior Investment Specialist, Stewart Investors

Project Drawdown has been fundamental in drawing the connection between food and climate, which in turn has driven funders, food businesses, and policymakers to see food waste reduction as a key climate strategy.”

Dana Gunders

Dana Gunders, Executive Director, ReFED

[Project Drawdown] is an incomparable one-stop shop for everything from a 30,000 foot view to a microscopic analysis of climate solutions!”

Katharine Hayhoe

Katharine Hayhoe, Climate Scientist, The Nature Conservancy

Stand With Us

Given the urgency of the moment, we are standing up, taller than ever, to expand our reach and impact. We are relentlessly focused on rapidly scaling the most effective climate solutions across the globe.

Your continued support and partnership make this possible. The future is still ours to shape. Together, we can rise to meet this moment and deliver actionable hope today and for generations to come.

Please see our Annual Report or explore Drawdown News for information on recent accomplishments and current activities. Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media @ProjectDrawdown for regular updates.

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