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Why Woodwell

We turn research into action

 

Working with partners on six continents, Woodwell conducts cutting-edge climate research, works with leaders to translate climate science into policy, and partners with vulnerable communities to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.

Together with our donors, we ensure that world-class climate research informs policy and decision-making at every level. This focus on impacts is what sets us apart.

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Some of our partners include:

Google.orgWellington ManagementIPAM AmazoniaHarvard Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
DRC Ministery of Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentThe Audacious ProjectCOICAESRI
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Woodwell staff sharing climate science with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Woodwell staff getting a firsthand look at Louisville, Kentucky's flood protection infrastructure before beginning a climate risk assessment.
Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Wayne Walker speaking on a panel at COP28 in Dubai.
Woodwell Scientist Dr. Glenn Bush and Joseph Zambo in the field in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo by Nolan Kitts.
Woodwell President Dr. Max Holmes on a panel at CERAWeek in Houston. Photo by Louis DeLuca.
Woodwell President Dr. Max Holmes speaking at Sun Valley Forum. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Forum.
Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Wayne Walker speaks at an event at Climate Week NYC.
Field work on Colorado's Western Slope. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.
Dr. Linda Deegan tags river herring on the Coonamessett River.
Permafrost Pathways monitoring in Council, AK. Photo by Greg Fiske.
Macedo and Zoë Dietrich deploy a gas flux chamber on the Cascavel Reservoir in Brazil. Photo by Mitch Korolev.
Dr. Abra Atwood takes notes on the Darro Reservoir in Brazil. Photo by Mitch Korolev.

Woodwell Climate’s work spans the globe, focusing on the natural systems with the potential to make or break our climate future—from thawing Arctic permafrost, to threatened tropical forests, and intensifying extreme weather.

Our world-class researchers partner with leaders and communities to identify and fill critical information gaps, generate actionable insights, and co-develop just, meaningful strategies to address the climate crisis.

We drive action by connecting science to daily life through policy briefs, risk assessments, expert testimony, and more. We are also deeply involved in educating and activating community members and community scientists in the fight against climate change.

 

Margaret Crane and David Stevens Crane

“​​Action is urgently needed now more than ever, especially for future generations. The focus on using climate science to inform public policy at local, federal, and global levels is one of the reasons we’re proud to support Woodwell!”

– Margaret Crane & David Stevens Crane

The time for urgent, informed action is now

Support our cutting-edge climate research and put science to work to inform policy and make lasting, real-world impacts.

 

Meet our team

Our Development team is committed to working with you to make supporting our work easy and fulfilling. We look forward to hearing from you!

Photo of Leslie Kolterman Leslie Kolterman Chief Philanthropic Officer lkolterman@woodwellclimate.org
Photo of Chris Boudreaux Director of Annual Giving & Donor Engagement cboudreaux@woodwellclimate.org