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Climate change and poverty are inextricably linked. People experiencing extreme poverty are more vulnerable to natural disasters and commonly live in regions that currently are and will continue to be most impacted by climate change, yet have contributed the least to the problem.
Launched in 2021, Drawdown Lift advances evidence for and disseminates knowledge about climate solutions that have multiple benefits for boosting well-being, strengthening resilience, and contributing to poverty alleviation in rural communities in Africa and South Asia. Drawdown Lift works alongside academic researchers, practitioners, and changemakers to identify and advance solutions to catalyze positive, equitable change, pursue low-carbon development pathways, and advance socioeconomic development in emerging economy countries.
Lift Strategies
Synthesize
knowledge about climate mitigation solutions that can also substantially boost well-being and contribute to poverty alleviation
Connect
with leaders and broad audiences and serve as a knowledge partner to advance funding for and prioritization of synergistic climate solutions
Encourage
policymakers and decision-makers to deploy climate solutions that also advance socioeconomic development in climate plans and initiatives
Climate-Poverty Connections
This landmark report produced by Drawdown Lift shows that leaders do not have to choose among human development, climate mitigation, and climate adaptation; synergistic solutions are at hand.
We must prioritize climate solutions that generate substantial benefits for well-being to boost equity and usher in low-carbon development for populations least responsible for the climate crisis.
Kristen P. Patterson, Director (former), Drawdown Lift