Amanda Leland, Executive Director of Environmental Defense Fund, is responsible for driving EDF’s global mission of ensuring a vital earth for everyone by driving game-changing climate solutions with a focus on people and nature, energy transition and healthy communities. Amanda oversees the delivery of significant results through multi-disciplinary global initiatives, while also deepening a culture of collaboration and an equitable, people-centered approach. Ms. Leland previously led EDF’s Oceans program, a global team in 14 countries focused on reversing overfishing while improving human wellbeing. A marquis achievement is the dramatic economic and ecological recovery of U.S. fisheries. She holds a master’s degree in marine biology from University of Maine.
Agriculture
Building Food Security in an Insecure Climate with Amanda Leland
Amanda Leland is the executive director of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). She is responsible for driving EDF’s global mission of ensuring earth’s vitality by addressing the challenge of climate change—rapidly reducing climate pollution while helping people and communities build resilience in the face of environmental impacts we cannot avert. Climate change is already affecting […]
Conferences
Techonomy Climate NYC: Solutions That Scale
This in-person event in NYC focus on the business of fighting climate change bringing together climate experts, industry giants, entrepreneurs, and other leaders.
Conferences
Techonomy Climate 2023
Presented by Worth Media The climate crisis affects every corner of the world and presents unprecedented challenges. It also presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation and investment. Techonomy Climate surveyed the booming climate tech sector and highlighted companies making the most significant impact. This is where change happens.
