Another is eliminating food waste, because it’s something everyone sees as a good idea. Q: What’s your favorite Drawdown Solution, and why?Ī: One is protection of tropical forests, because they store a whole bunch of carbon, are biodiversity hotspots, and are important areas for Indigenous peoples. It stuck with me just how much our landscape has changed. He took me to a few places where there was a remnant prairie and talked to me about what most of that part of Illinois used to look like. Q: Can you recall a childhood experience that relates to the work you’re doing today?Ī: When I was 8 or 9, we had a family friend who was passionate about hunting and fishing and hiking and such. How do we meet all three goals? Who benefits and what are the trade-offs? Where are the hot spots that can help or hinder progress? What’s the path and who can help us reach the destination quickest? My work will focus on solutions that bring together my expertise and passion for reducing climate change, improving food security, and protecting nature. So Project Drawdown is a great fit for me. Q: Why did you choose to join the Drawdown Science team?Ī: I like to be on the frontier of new science and I’m all about solutions. I bring scientific rigor to the conversation, assess how climate solutions also benefit people and nature, and work with others to effect change on the ground. Q: When people ask you what you do with Project Drawdown, what do you tell them?Ī: I’m helping find solutions to reduce our impact on climate and create a more just world. Bill Nye The Science Guy, fresh pears, and more. ![]() In this interview, Paul shares his thoughts on the intersection of climate and food security, Mr. ![]() ![]() The Web of Science has named him one of the world’s most influential ecology and environmental researchers. Paul West joined Drawdown Science as senior scientist, ecosystems & agriculture, in September 2022 after working part-time with Project Drawdown as director of special projects since January 2021. An applied ecologist, he focuses on identifying and amplifying co-benefits of climate solutions for conserving biodiversity, sustainably producing food, and enhancing the overall health of people and our planet.īefore coming to Project Drawdown, Paul held leadership positions at the University of Minnesota and The Nature Conservancy. This article is the first in a series introducing the new members of Project Drawdown’s science team.
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