
Helping people and nature prosper together
Why economics matters: Too often, economic forces drive decisions that harm the planet. We need to turn that around. By creating the right economic incentives, we can make market forces work for — rather than against — the environment.
How we use this powerful approach: We examine every environmental problem through an economic lens, working with communities, policymakers and other partners to use economic forces for good. In a warming world, we're helping to develop climate solutions that create jobs, build resilient communities and cut pollution in an effective, equitable way.
Our work using economics to scale up solutions
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How companies can ensure their carbon credit purchases are really saving forests
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Extreme weather: How insurance reform can make recovery faster and fairer
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How the 2023 farm bill can deliver for farmers, ranchers and the planet
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Unlocking the planet-saving potential of crediting natural climate solutions
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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SEC Brings Much-Needed Transparency to Sustainable Investing
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EDF, Partners Support Biden Administration's New Guidance to Incorporate the Value of Nature into Federal Decision-making Processes
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What a carbon credit buyer wants: New survey from BCG shows higher demand for high quality in the voluntary carbon market
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Washington state’s carbon market continues to raise major investments, as state leaders consider linking to California-Quebec market
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Design a carbon market that leverages Africa’s strengths
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August Western Climate Initiative auction results show strong demand, as California contemplates increased cap-and-trade ambition
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Economics resources
Our economics experts
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Suzi Kerr
Senior Vice President, Chief Economist
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Carolyn Kousky
Associate Vice President, Economics and Policy Analysis
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Matthias Fripp
Associate Vice President, Modelling, Mapping and Analytics
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Pedro Piris-Cabezas
Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior Economist
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Kristina Mohlin
Senior Director & Distinguished Economist, Policy Analysis
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Xiaolu Zhao
Senior Director, Climate
Staff perspective
Many decisions that cause environmental damage are rooted in economics, and so are the solutions.
Suzi Kerr
EDF Chief Economist
Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)