Talk date: September 2018 · Recorded at TED's "We the Future" event
Drawdown: Proven Solutions to Reverse Global Warming
What if we removed more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than we emit? That point, known as "drawdown", is the focus of this TED talk by Chad Frischmann of Project Drawdown. He walks through solutions that already exist today, from renewable energy and better land management to food systems, reduced food waste and the education of girls, and shows how much each could contribute.
Key Takeaways
- Most of the solutions needed to reverse global warming already exist.
- Some of the most powerful solutions are not technological: food, land use and social equity matter enormously.
- Solutions work best as a connected system rather than in isolation.
Why It Matters for ESG and Sustainability Management
For companies, Drawdown offers a practical menu of abatement levers to include in a decarbonisation roadmap and to prioritise by cost and impact. Read GreenCo's guide to building a decarbonisation roadmap.
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