Unlock your $2-for-$1 match. Donate now Global site nav Our Work Get Involved About Donate Breadcrumb Home News and blogs EDF Voices blog EDF Voices: People on the planet Our flagship blog features insights from our staff experts, written for a general audience. UN climate conference more productive than you think Amanda Leland / Published November 19, 2021 in Climate \ International climateEnergyPolitics At COP26, we needed our leaders to step up, follow through on their commitments and take bold action on climate change. So how did they do? 4 things we’d like to see at this year’s most important climate conference Jill Duggan / Published October 29, 2021 in Climate \ International climate What happens at this year’s COP26 climate summit will set the trajectory for people and the planet over the coming years. Here’s what we’d like — and expect — to see. The world gets serious about cutting methane pollution Mark Brownstein / Published October 26, 2021 in Climate The urgency of tackling methane is finally being recognized at the highest levels — and new satellite-based tools are coming to make that possible. Here’s how we got to this Methane Moment. 3 things you need to know about the soaring voluntary carbon market Kelley Kizzier / Published September 29, 2021 in Climate Voluntary carbon credits let companies increase their climate ambition beyond their own operations — but clarity and quality are key. 4 ways to make this year’s climate summit a turning point for our planet Fred Krupp / Published September 29, 2021 in Climate \ International climateEnergy The momentum generated by Climate Week needs to be ramped up considerably when global leaders meet again at the U.N. climate summit — known as COP26 — in November. More EDF Voices posts Get new posts by email We'll send new posts to your inbox. RSS RSS feed EDF blog network Our unique approach EDF+Business – making green business the new business as usual Market Forces – showing how economic incentives equal environmental gains Issue areas Climate change: Climate 411 Clean energy: Energy Exchange Ocean health: EDFish Resilient landscapes: Growing Returns Chemical policy and air pollution: EDF Health Regional focus EDF Europe – extending work in fisheries, energy and methane pollution Delta Dispatches – news from local and national groups working to restore Coastal Louisiana Texas Clean Air Matters – guiding Texas toward cleaner air Footer site navigation About EDF CONTACT US OFFICES CAREERS Resources BLOGS REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THE MEDIA Members BECOME A MEMBER TAKE ACTION GET INVOLVED Find us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Find us on Instagram Find us on LinkedIn Copyright © 2021 Environmental Defense Fund. All Rights Reserved. Privacy statement Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax identification number 11-6107128.