Jonathan Foley, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Project Drawdown
Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., is a world-renowned environmental scientist, sustainability expert, educator, and public speaker. His work focuses on understanding our changing planet and finding new solutions to sustain the climate, ecosystems, and natural resources we all depend on.
Jon’s groundbreaking research and insights have made him a trusted advisor to governments, foundations, non-profits, and business leaders worldwide. He and his colleagues have made major contributions to our understanding of global ecosystems, food systems, climate change, and the sustainability of the world’s resources. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including many highly cited works in Science, Nature, and PNAS. In 2014, Thomson Reuters named him a Highly Cited Researcher in ecology and environmental science, placing him among the top 1 percent most cited global scientists.
Jon’s groundbreaking research and insights have made him a trusted advisor to governments, foundations, non-profits, and business leaders worldwide. He and his colleagues have made major contributions to our understanding of global ecosystems, food systems, climate change, and the sustainability of the world’s resources. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including many highly cited works in Science, Nature, and PNAS. In 2014, Thomson Reuters named him a Highly Cited Researcher in ecology and environmental science, placing him among the top 1 percent most cited global scientists.