Unlock your $2-for-$1 match. Donate now Global site nav Our Work Get Involved About Donate Economics We examine every environmental problem through an economic lens. This helps us create ways to use economic forces to protect rather than harm our environment. We value economics because it’s the study of what people value. When people are rewarded for protecting the environment, it makes a healthy planet more valuable to everyone. Our work We conduct research and develop solutions for those who suffer the most from environmental damage — and help communities, investors and entrepreneurs find economically sustainable solutions. EXPLAINER The true cost of carbon pollution EXPLAINER How catch shares work INITIATIVE REDD+: Protecting tropical forests on a large scale INITIATIVE Habitat exchanges transform conservation CASE STUDY How economics solved acid rain REPORT Reducing oil and gas methane emissions creates jobs See more Our experts We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our economics work. Meet some of the people who make it happen. Suzi Kerr Chief Economist Follow Ruben Lubowski AVP, Climate and Forests, and Chief Natural Resource Economist Kristina Mohlin Director and Lead Senior Economist Oleg Lugovoy Lead Senior Economist Pedro Piris-Cabezas Director, Sustainable International Transport & Lead Senior Economist Beia Spiller Lead Senior Economist See more STAFF PERSPECTIVE Many decisions that cause environmental damage are rooted in economics, and so are the solutions. Suzi Kerr EDF Chief Economist MEDIA CONTACT Tokollo Matsabu (212) 616-1375 (office) (202) 710-7594 (mobile) Email Resources Dig deeper into how we use economics throughout our work with these resources for researchers, economists and journalists. OVERVIEW How cap and trade works ANALYSIS How carbon markets can increase climate ambition BLOG POST New report: How economic development policies can support fossil fuel communities in the move to a clean economy BLOG POST How an open-source tool helps state climate policy BLOG POST Innovative auctions made energy storage prices plummet BLOG POST How Companies Set Internal Prices on Carbon See more Act when it matters most Every day more than 60 people sign up for news and alerts, to find out when their support helps most. Will you join them? Read our privacy policy. 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.