Drawdown Food

When choosing a treat to satisfy your chocolate craving, you probably consider whether to go for the bittersweet bite of dark chocolate or the smooth mellowness of milk chocolate. What you might not think about is its climate impact.

Our global food system is the largest source of human-caused methane – we ignore it at our peril

As we approach the holidays, I can’t help but think about food.My uncle’s green bean casserole, my new recipe for pomegranate-glazed sweet potatoes, the smell of sage, garlic, and rosemary wafting throughout the kitchen – every meal tells a story. For me, food is personal and emotional. It’s how I show love, how I connect with my culture, and, lately, it’s become a big part of how I think about taking climate action.

Southeast Asia is one of the most carbon-rich places on Earth. The region is home to dense tropical forests, as well as peatlands and mangroves, which together store massive amounts of carbon above and below ground. But when trees are cut down and peatlands are drained, these carbon stores are released into the atmosphere. 

There are a few things that are non-negotiable for all life on Earth, among them, water, food, and shelter.