Presented annually by Climate One, the Schneider Award honors climate scientists who have gone above and beyond the realm of academia in their efforts to communicate climate change to the public.

“In the face of disinformation and delay tactics, it’s more important than ever for scientists working on climate change to stand up and share their expertise with the world,” Foley says. “It’s an honor to be recognized with the Schneider Award for this often overlooked, but essential role that scientists can – and should – play in shaping the conversation around climate change.” 

“Jonathan’s leadership at Project Drawdown – assembling science into accessible solutions – is exactly the kind of climate science communication the public needs right now,” says Climate One Founder Greg Dalton. “Through presentations, interviews, articles, and more, Jonathan shows that not only is a world without a climate crisis possible, but we already have everything we need to get there.”

Established in honor of Stephen H. Schneider, Ph.D., one of the founding fathers of climatology, Climate One’s Schneider Award recognizes a natural or social scientist who has made extraordinary scientific contributions and communicated that knowledge to a broad public in a clear, compelling fashion. Past winners include Leah Stokes, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Ben Santer, Katharine Hayhoe, Robert Bullard, Jane Lubchenco, and Michael Mann.

The Schneider Award will be presented to Foley during a live event at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on December 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT. Tickets to attend the event in-person or via the virtual livestream are available here.

Press Contacts
Skylar Knight, skylar.knight@drawdown.org 
Interviews available upon request

About Project Drawdown
Project Drawdown is the world’s leading guide to science-based climate solutions. Our mission is to drive meaningful climate action around the world. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Project Drawdown is funded by individual and institutional donations.

About Climate One 
Climate One from The Commonwealth Club is the premier platform for empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the climate emergency. Through our podcast, national radio show, and live convenings for thought leaders and concerned members of the public, we create opportunities for dialogue and inspire a more complete understanding of the current crisis.