… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … in graduate school can even begin to make sense. In this eclectic and passionate group of visionaries preparing for some of the greatest leadership challenges of the future, many …
… Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to … are recognizing the importance of collaboration and standardization of solutions to scale sustainable reuse systems. On this front, the PR3 Initiative is leading the development of … and industry. Companies have an opportunity to not only lead innovation but weigh in on future negotiations through the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty led by WWF …
… ideas and values, and to see if this investor might have ideas on how to fund a new model for clean energy projects on tribal land. Cody Two Bears, who is an enrolled member of the … more beneficial financing tools for tribes building clean energy projects. One key IRA provision makes it possible for tribes and nonprofits to receive direct payments on their clean … has just begun to release its precise guidance on direct pay and relevant adders, this provision as written will make it financially feasible for tribes to develop renewable …
… Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The … paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of sustainable fashion requires help from influencers...perhaps better storytelling …
… experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … be. “Climate change poses the most threatening existential crisis facing my generation and future ones.” Previously, Mary worked as a policy analyst at MAYE Corps, a youth-led … clean energy forward. “Ultimately I can have all these ideas, and I can have all these visions, but I can't go into communities and create changes. The solutions have to come from …
… industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single … US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . This model is unsustainable, damaging to the both the environment and the workers involved in the industry - … still significantly better than traditional materials and are a crucial steppingstone forfuture improvements . Supporting such initiatives often provides R&D funding for …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize , created in 2008, awards $25,000 … a 300-acre economic hub for innovative manufacturers and creative makers shaping the future of the industry and tackling big problems of our time. Sara Harari (MBA/MEM '19) is …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, this is my attempt to convince you that university, whether that’s undergrad or grad … Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize forSustainable Ventures Climate Innovation …
… initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. For YSE Class of 22’ Graduate, Elwin Lim, one way to educate and spread clean energy ideas … these organizations.” Elwin says his goal in all of this is to contribute to a just energy future, something he says we can achieve in our lifetime. But in order to do so, the key is … marginalized communities are included front and center and not left behind. “A just energy future is undertaking the decarbonization of our system, switching over to renewable energy …
… goals, and experience through the program. Imagine developing a way to provide affordable, renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet … This school of thought focuses on practical solutions and this is where Sena believes the future of energy lies. “We need to cooperate. We need to be practical. We need to find … America Regional Focal Point for the SDG7 Youth Constituency, the coordinator of the Youth Sustainable Energy Hub(YSEH), a Project Officer for the Impact and Growth team at SDSN …