Environmental Defense Fund

EDF

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Environmental Defense Fund is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 750,000 members. Since 1967, EDF has linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems.

EDF is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are access to clean air and water, healthy and nourishing food, and flourishing ecosystems.

The organization has no registered commitments.

allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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5 December 2024

How Florida built resilience this hurricane season and what can be done to prepare for future storms

Devastating hurricanes underscore the need and urgency to build resilience and ensure preparedness. Florida leaders have made great progress and is setting up new initiatives to prepare for the coming hurricanes.

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10 November 2023

The way we respond to disasters is about to change

A new approach to governing disasters will not only save the government money on future disaster spending but will also support communities and families across America working to protect their own safety, livelihoods and futures.

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23 August 2023

The impact of storm surge barriers on estuaries and ecosystems

Due to the increasing frequency and risk of coastal storms and flood disasters, many governments and decision makers are looking to construct gated storm surge barriers.

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31 May 2023

Addressing financial recovery gaps for South Carolina households: Models for inclusive disaster insurance

This report provides a comprehensive review of the current resources for economic recovery post-disaster in South Carolina and explores one mechanism for filling identified gaps in recovery: new disaster insurance models.

News

31 May 2023

Addressing gaps in disaster recovery for South Carolina households through inclusive insurance models

South Carolina is no stranger to the devastating effects of extreme flooding, with hurricanes like Matthew and Florence leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

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24 May 2023

Climate-driven floods could displace millions of Americans. Local buyout programs could help them relocate.

To help people move out of harm’s way, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies fund state and local governments to purchase repeatedly flood-damaged properties from willing owners and convert them to open space.

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17 May 2023

New report shows climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida

Florida farmers play a critical role in food production for the U.S., generating over $7 billion in crops. While famous for its oranges, Florida’s specialty crops, like strawberries, play a significant role in the state’s economy.

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17 May 2023

Understanding climate change impacts of Florida strawberries agriculture

This study illustrates the impacts climate change will have on the fruit industry by modelling the mid-century changes in Florida strawberry yield using downscaled climate models.