A group of about a dozen people talking and celebrating at an event in Indore, India.

Clean Air Catalyst — a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development and a global partnership of organizations led by World Resources Institute and EDF — hosted a 2023 event celebrating air quality monitoring in Indore, India.

Where we work

Driving big change around the world

Clean Air Catalyst — a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development and a global partnership of organizations led by World Resources Institute and EDF — hosted a 2023 event celebrating air quality monitoring in Indore, India.

Where we make an impact: We deliver bold, game-changing climate solutions in China, India, Europe and the United States, which together produce about half of the world’s climate pollution. Altogether, we’re working in more than 30 countries, benefiting communities across the globe.

Why we work globally: Our mission is to build a vital Earth. For everyone. With our partners, we’re helping to stabilize the climate, support people’s health, and strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive.

Our anchor regions

EDF focuses on what matters most to drive the biggest change possible in the shortest amount of time. Learn about our work in four anchor regions.
Beautiful mountain range in China.

China

We supported China in establishing the world’s largest carbon market in 2021. Our goal is to help China significantly cut its carbon emissions by 2035, with work focused on climate tech innovation, market-based solutions and more.
European countryside dotted with windmills on a mostly sunny day

Europe

We’re working with the EU to speed up the transition to a global net-zero economy. Our goal? To usher in a new era of solutions that slow climate change and address other critical issues, with work in energy, shipping and other sectors.
Indian countryside with mountains on a mostly sunny day

India

We work with local organizations in India to demonstrate sustainable livelihoods in agriculture, livestock and fisheries. Our work with partners also showcases the potential of carbon markets and the promise of climate technology.
Beautiful mountains and forest by a pool of crystal clear water.

United States

We got our start in the U.S., where our founders helped secure a ban on the pesticide DDT over 50 years ago. Today, our work in the country is expansive. With partners, we’re driving action on climate, clean air, safer household products and more.

Our offices

  • Belgium: Brussels
  • China: Beijing
  • Indonesia: Jakarta
  • Japan: Tokyo
  • Mexico: La Paz
  • Netherlands: Amsterdam
  • United Kingdom: London
  • United States:
  • Austin
  • Boston
  • Boulder
  • New York City
  • Raleigh
  • San Francisco
  • Washington, D.C.
VISITOR INFORMATION
  • Denise Moyle uses an online platform called OpenET to check water use on her Nevada farm

    United States

    We worked with partners to launch OpenET, an online platform that uses satellite data to help farmers make the most out of every precious drop of water.

  • Line of women in saris listening to a presentation. They are India's accredited social health activists (ASHAs) being trained on the health issues caused by air pollution. Photo by Megha Namdeo

    India

    EDF is part of a global partnership that’s working to curb air pollution through locally tailored solutions.

  • Filipino fishermen with basket of fish, boat in background

    Global

    We work globally to empower small-scale fishers on the front lines of climate change, protecting oceans and livelihoods in places from Asia to Latin America.

  • Shanghai skyline

    China

    Watch this video to see how using carbon markets can help cut greenhouse gas pollution while providing an economic lifeline for communities most at risk.

  • Offshore platform on a cloudy day.

    Europe

    Cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas industry can fight climate change and help secure Europe’s energy supply.

And we’re even working in space

When we say we’re going big on climate, we mean it. Our groundbreaking studies put the powerful climate pollutant methane on the global agenda — and we launched a satellite to map, measure and reduce it.

illustration of MethaneSAT, a satellite that will measure and map methane emissions worldwide.