Articles about Drawdown Georgia

Melanie Allen on Philanthropy and Climate Justice: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview

How can a more engaged, participatory approach to philanthropy help make a real impact on climate solutions and equity in Georgia?

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Thomasville Community Development Corporation receives Drawdown Georgia grant

Thomasville Community Development Corporation has received a two-year Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant of $100,000 per year for plant-based diet and residential rooftop solar installations.

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English Avenue tree project gets statewide climate funds

By Delaney Tarr, The Saporta Report

A community-led team project is tackling climate through English Avenue’s struggling tree cover, kicking off a research and planting project thanks to an influx of funding from Drawdown Georgia.

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Five Climate Justice Initiatives Receive $1M in New Grant Funding from Drawdown Georgia

2025-26 Climate Solutions & Equity Grants Advance Climate Solutions that Prioritize Equity in Georgia

Five Georgia nonprofit climate justice initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding for programs that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity based on the framework of Drawdown Georgia’s climate solutions.

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Brightening Our Corner - November 2024

Our quarterly newsletter has been published.

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Electric School Buses Drive Progress on Climate Solutions in Georgia

A Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Success Story

Electrifying transportation in Georgia is a powerful climate solution, and the benefits of upgrading to electric school buses go beyond carbon. The transition to electric buses supports the local economy and can positively impact our kids' health, too. Drawdown Georgia recently spoke with Mothers & Others for Clean Air regarding their grant.

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John Devine on Sustainable Transportation - Climate Digest Video Series

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. Tune into this interview with John Devine, executive director of Go Georgia (formerly Georgia Bikes) to learn all about sustainable transportation alternatives.

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Dr. Mildred McClain on Environmental Justice as a Lifetime Commitment

A Climate Digest Video Interview from Drawdown Georgia

Drawdown Georgia is honored to share a special Georgia Climate Digest video interview with environmental justice pioneer Dr. Mildred McClain. Dr. McClain is the founder and executive director emeritus for the Harambee House/Citizens for Environmental Justice.

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Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum

Join healthcare industry leaders, hospital administrators, and clinicians at the Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum to address the role of healthcare in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.

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Drawdown Georgia Releases Sustainable Transportation Toolkit

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. It’s a big problem, but it represents an even bigger opportunity to reduce emissions by choosing sustainable transportation options instead of gas-powered cars and trucks.

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