JDF Climate resilience project
The JDF Climate Resilience Project aims to drive long-term behavioral change towards responsible consumption, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable lifestyles. This initiative works through various programs, events, campaigns, and community engagement activities to foster a culture of sustainability.
Project Overview:
This project is a collaborative effort between the JDF Center for Climate Change & Environment Protection (CCCEP) and the School of Sustainability (SOS) under JDF. Launching on World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, the JDF Climate Resilience Project will begin as a pilot in Bihar, with plans to expand nationwide based on initial results.
The Urgency of Our Project
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. it’s a present reality affecting millions. Here are some alarming facts that highlight the critical need for behavioral change:
Roughly 1/3 of all food produced worldwide—around 1.3 billion tons—is lost or wasted each year. This waste generates approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter after the U.S. and China.
Despite this waste, nearly 828 million people worldwide go to bed hungry every night, according to recent World Hunger data. Food wastage not only fuels climate change but also exacerbates global hunger and resource shortages.
The global consumption pattern has led to unprecedented resource depletion. Studies reveal that 60% of global biodiversity loss is linked to the food industry, mainly due to deforestation, land degradation, and excessive water use.
Project Documentation
Detailed project information will be available soon as a downloadable PDF after the pilot phase completion. Check back on this page for updates.
Support & Partnership
This is one of JDF’s most ambitious and resource-intensive projects. We welcome corporate partners, government bodies, and stakeholders to join us through funding, CSR contributions, or in-kind support to make a lasting impact. If you’re interested in partnering, please contact us for more details.
Join us in building a world free from Food waste, hunger, and ecological destruction. Every small action matters in creating a better, more resilient future!
