Climate Solutions

Good news!

We already have the science and technology needed to win this critical decade.

But we need to move extremely fast.

What is Project Drawdown?

The Handbook is based off of the Project Drawdown solutions framework.

Below is a list of all 93 Drawdown Solutions organized by sector.

Each solution comes with a calculated number of greenhouse emissions that need to be reduced each year to stay below 2C average temperature.

Pick a climate solution below, organized by sector.

These are the Big 5 sectors

Emission reduction:

Electricity

In order to electrify everything with zero emissions, we need to...

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Food waste, forest protection, meat production, all play a major...

Industry

Materials such as cement, steel, and iron all need new...

Transportation

Electrification as well as the promotion of public transit and...

Buildings

Heating, cooling, electricity and more. All need to be reimagined

Emission Capture

Land Sinks

Carbon sequestration through plants, soil, and other living...

Coastal and Ocean Sinks

Coastal and ocean sinks can absorb and sequester large amounts of...

Engineered Sinks

Creating new mechanical systems for capturing carbon in addition...

Vital ingredients for success

Health and Education

Ensuring an equitable transition, building resilience, and...

Climate Adaptation

We need to quickly adjust and respond to the impacts of climate...

Media and Journalism

Essential to drive systemic change, mobilize public support, and...

Advocacy or Policy

Ensuring we have enough funding and political support. Reforming...