Video  |  March 16, 2021

How to feed the world & shrink our climate footprint

Navin Ramankutty for Project Drawdown

What does food production have to do with climate change? Plenty—with respect to both the problem and the solutions.

In this video, Navin Ramankutty, a scientist focused on ways to feed humanity with minimal global environmental footprint, dives into challenges and opportunities at the intersection of climate and agriculture. From the importance of voting and youth climate action to regenerative approaches toi farming, Ramankutty shares up-to-date insight from his field.

This conversation is part of the Project Drawdown video series Climate Solutions 101. Filled with the latest need-to-know science and fascinating insights from global leaders in climate policy, research, investment, and beyond, this video series is a brain-shift toward a brighter climate reality. Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, Project Drawdown centers game-changing climate action based on its own rigorous scientific research and analysis.

The course, presented in video units and in-depth conversations, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free, science-based educational resources, elevated public discourse, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey, today.

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