Insider Podcast

Debrief on the Paris Climate talks

More than 195 countries gathered for the U.N. climate talks in Paris. Click below for a debrief about what happened, what it means—and how we can build momentum going forward.

Featuring
Nathaniel Keohane Vice President, Global Climate, EDF
Fred Krupp President, EDF
Eric Pooley Senior Vice President, Strategy & Communications, EDF

This teleconference was recorded on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 | 12:30–1:00 pm Eastern Time

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Driving demand for clean energy with EDF Climate Corps

EDF is working toward a future with abundant clean energy and dramatically reduced climate pollution. Our EDF Climate Corps fellows are helping achieve this vision by driving demand for and adoption of new clean energy technologies where it matters most. Learn more about how our fellows are transforming the energy landscape with innovative new approaches to the way we power our lives.

Featuring

Victoria Mills Managing Director-Corporate Partnerships

Lenae Shirley Senior Director, Technology Innovation and Market Adoption
Plus EDF Climate Corps fellow Dan Ryan with a behind-the-scenes look at driving clean energy progress

This teleconference was recorded on Friday, December 4, 2015 | 12:30–1:00 pm Eastern Time

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The Road to Paris: An Insider’s Perspective

In December, more than 190 nations will convene in Paris to discuss a new global agreement on climate change. But is such an agreement feasible? What would a good outcome from the UN Paris Summit be? EDF’s global climate experts discuss what to expect from Paris and what it can mean for our future.

Featuring

Nathaniel Keohane Vice President, Global Climate, EDF

Annie Petsonk International Counsel, EDF

Derek Walker Associate Vice President, Global Climate, EDF

This teleconference was recorded on Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 12:30–1:30 pm Eastern Time

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Is your food safe?

Only about half of the 10,000 food additives approved by government have been tested for safety. Americans are growing increasingly concerned about what they are feeding their families, and demanding change. To tackle this problem, EDF has launched a new initiative: Behind the Label: A Blueprint for Safer Food Additives. Hear about how we aim to move major companies to adopt forward-thinking, systemic approaches to moving hazardous chemicals out of food.

Featuring

Sarah Vogel Vice President, Health Program, EDF

Tom Murray Vice President, Corporate Partnerships Program, EDF

Tom Neltner Chemicals Policy Director, EDF

This teleconference call was recorded on October 20, 2015 at 11:30 AM Eastern

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China’s cap-and-trade announcement: What happens next?

China’s landmark commitment last Friday to launch a national cap-and-trade program in 2017 changes everything on the climate front, promising to drive down carbon pollution — and possibly inspiring other nations to take more ambitious steps so they are not left behind as the world accelerates towards a clean energy future.

EDF’s China team has been laying the groundwork for this climate breakthrough for 25 years — but much work remains to bring China’s program to fruition in the next two years. Click below to hear a discussion about what happens next.

Featuring
Fred Krupp, President, EDF
Paula Hayes, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Initiatives, EDF
Dan Dudek, Vice President, EDF

This teleconference call was recorded Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.

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Changing Course: Navigating the Mississippi River Delta’s Future

Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi River Delta, home to one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, a vital fishing industry and a booming port complex. Even before the storm, the Delta’s vast wetlands had been vanishing for decades. But there is hope for the future.

Learn more about the winners of the Changing Course competition, which challenged the world’s top experts to create innovative plans for rebuilding the Delta’s wetlands. Hear how EDF is working with local partners to turn these visions into reality.

Featuring:
David Festa, VP, EDF West Coast & Ecosystems
Steve Cochran, Director, EDF Mississippi River Delta Restoration
Denise Reed, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, The Water Institute of the Gulf

This Webinar was recorded on September 25, 2015

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