Britt Groosman is Vice President of Climate-Smart Agriculture at Environmental Defense Fund, where she helps create environmentally effective and economically sound solutions for working landscapes, including farms, ranches and forests.
Her experience spans from reducing deforestation in Brazil to supporting low carbon rural development in India.
Previously in her career, Britt served as EDF’s first EU Director in London focusing on fisheries reform. She is an economist recognized for her wide-ranging expertise in environmental policy, most notably climate and conservation policy.
She is a strategic thinker with a collaborative style pulling together scientists, economists and policy experts to analyze and promote sustainable, pragmatic solutions to environmental problems.
Agriculture
The Future of Food Systems
Food nourishes us, sustains us, and in many cases, supplies our livelihoods. Food is life. But the way we grow, raise, catch, process and distribute food – our food systems – is under increasing threat from climate change. And for those in the most vulnerable parts of the world, this is a threat to their […]
Virtual Roundtables
The Future of Food Systems
Food nourishes us, sustains us, and in many cases, supplies our livelihoods. Food is life. But the way we grow, raise, catch, process and distribute food – our food systems – is under increasing threat from climate change. And for those in the most vulnerable parts of the world, this is a threat to their […]
Virtual Roundtables
The Future of Green Jobs
The climate crisis is the most critical issue of our time and the desire to contribute is an increasing priority for employees. The explosion of climate startups, corporate initiatives, government funding, and non-profit action, coupled with recent layoffs, has led to a pivotal moment where opportunity meets demand. The talent is there and the market […]
