Drawdown Explorer Continues to Expand

Project Drawdown researchers continue to add the world’s most important climate solutions to the Drawdown Explorer. Recent additions focus on improving diets, onshore wind turbines and alternative refrigerants. Check them out – along with other Drawdown Explorer solutions – for science-backed summaries, geographic guidance, and more to start taking climate action today!

And watch the brand new "How To" video to get quickly up to speed on all the features we've built into the Drawdown Explorer platform.

In the latest edition of Project Drawdown’s video series Drawdown’s Neighborhood, we share the stories of seven climate changemakers from Los Angeles. As one of the most culturally and ecologically vibrant cities in the United States, Los Angeles is a natural place to find climate leaders. From founding plant-based food justice nonprofits to educating youth about the region’s last remaining wetlands, this edition’s heroes redefine what’s possible in Los Angeles and beyond.  

“Earlier this year, devastating wildfires made Los Angeles the face of climate change-fueled unnatural disasters,” says Project Drawdown Director of Storytelling Matt Scott, who hosts the series. “But the faces most of us didn’t see are those of the people working day in and day out in the region to reduce pollution, make their communities more resilient, and bring about a better, more just future. Drawdown’s Neighborhood: Los Angeles shares some of those heroes’ stories, in their own words.”

Putting Climate on the Menu This Holiday Season

For many of us, the holidays are all about family, festivities, and, of course, food. From favorite nostalgic recipes to that new dish that didn’t turn out quite as expected, food is the focal point for conviviality and conversation. And, as Project Drawdown Fellow Daphne Prodis writes in our latest Insights post, it’s also a great opportunity to talk with family and friends about climate change, but not in the way that you think. 

Heat Pumps are Awesome!

If you’re subscribed to this newsletter, there is a good chance that you agree. However, in a recent Insights post, Project Drawdown Research Fellow Heather McDiarmid, Ph.D., shares why heat pumps are even more awesome than you might already think. Read now >>

What is a People-First Approach? 

In a recent commentary for the journal One Earth, an international team of researchers, led by Project Drawdown scientists, makes the case that to solve the world’s three biggest challenges – the climate, biodiversity, and humanitarian crises – we need to use a people-first approach that prioritizes human well-being. To read more >>

In Southeast Asia, the food, agriculture, and land use (FALU) sector is directly responsible for 54% of greenhouse gas emissions – more than twice the global average – making it one of the most important regions in the world to focus on food-related climate solutions. In a recently-published report, researchers at Project Drawdown provided a detailed roadmap outlining exactly what solutions are needed, when and where, to maximize the impact of emissions reduction efforts in the FALU sector across Southeast Asia.

“How we treat forests and peatlands in Southeast Asia – one of the most carbon-rich places on Earth – will be key to stabilizing the climate worldwide,” says Project Drawdown researcher Emily Cassidy, who co-authored the report. “Fortunately, as we show in this report, solutions exist that can significantly reduce emissions while improving the health, resilience, and economic security of communities.” Click here to learn more, read key findings, and discover hot spots for climate action across the region.

Awards Season

Project Drawdown Executive Director Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., has been awarded the 2025 Schneider Award, which honors scientists who go above and beyond to communicate climate change with the public. Foley will receive the award during a special live Climate One event at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on December 3. Tickets available here >>

Citation Celebration

Congratulations to Project Drawdown scientists Paul West, Ph.D., and James Gerber, Ph.D., both of whom have been recognized as 2025 Highly Cited Researchers! This honor is given to researchers who have authored multiple papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their respective field. Only 1 in 1,000 scientists worldwide receive this recognition.

Support Project Drawdown this #GivingTuesday

On December 2, we invite you to take part in Giving Tuesday, an annual global day of generosity. Everything we do as the world’s leading guide to climate solutions is only possible because of you. Project Drawdown powers the entire climate solutions ecosystem – and YOU power Project Drawdown. Together, we can make the impossible ... POSSIBLE! Give today >>

Thank you from the entire Project Drawdown team. Your support means the world to us!