… companies realize sustainable practices within their business. My task as an intern was to research the possibility of partnerships in the Australian chemical industry, a sector in … across all its operations and sites. The partnership also fostered many other ambitious changes across production, reducing environmental impacts related to the company’s … companies realize sustainable practices within their business. My task as an intern was to research the possibility of partnerships in the Australian chemical industry, a sector in …
… reputations of their brands. These trends are increasingly heightened by climate change impacts such as severe weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in the … of smallholders. Peter Holmgren, director general of the Center for International Forestry Research, said the key investments are really made by the local smallholder farmers who bear … of smallholders. Peter Holmgren, director general of the Center for International Forestry Research, said the key investments are really made by the local smallholder farmers who bear …
… Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). As part of the course, students were paired with a client to work on a … touring around Paris. I also took part in a few COP21 side events where there were climate change leaders from all over the world speaking about their work, which was inspiring and … to help address the social and environmental challenges being brought about by climate change…” The S2B Platform student project exemplifies how Yale students, faculty, and WBCSD …
… of his class, “Towards Science Communications with Impact: Environmental Engagement for a Changing World.” The posted syllabus included works from Mike Hulme’s Why We Disagree about Climate Change , George Marshall’s Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change , and Naomi Oreskes’, Merchants of Doubt as well as many more. I was drawn to the …
… Partners” collaboration at the WBCSD’s Council Meeting in Paris, during the COP21 climate change negotiations. “We often talk about a transformational change of our society when we speak about climate action. This transformation will affect … said Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the WBCSD. “The role of business in society is changing. Tomorrow’s business leaders need to understand the complex nature of …
… will improve economic growth and provide new jobs. “We often talk about a transformational change of our society, when we speak about climate action. And that transformation will … said Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the WBCSD. “The role of business in society is changing. Business leaders need to understand the complex nature of sustainability issues … need for good financial results. Today’s summary of survey results brings a clear call for change, demanding action on environmental sustainability. If business schools and business …
… catch on in the US. They are nutritious, sustainable and delicious. As I began to do more research, I found that there was the beginning of a “buzz” around them and I put together a … catch on in the US. They are nutritious, sustainable and delicious. As I began to do more research, I found that there was the beginning of a “buzz” around them and I put together a … catch on in the US. They are nutritious, sustainable and delicious. As I began to do more research, I found that there was the beginning of a “buzz” around them and I put together a …
… Dannel Malloy this July while speaking at the first meeting of the Connecticut Climate Change Council. The projections mandate action. One prospect, often overlooked, is the … are they as visible as something like solar photovoltaics,” said Helle Gronli , associate research scientist at the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and director of the … of this ‘interplay’ to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Gronli and a team of student research assistants are now in the earliest stages of the project, working in partnership …
… themselves. The fact is, entrepreneurship remains a male dominated space. However, this is changing at Yale, starting with the Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship (SEE) team at … student team members are women. “Entrepreneurship should never be gender-biased,” said Judy Chang (SOM, MAM ‘16), a member of the SEE team. Both she and another SEE team member, Shira … an open approach to entrepreneurship is something that needs emphasis. “Empowering women to change their mindset from a self-critical mindset to a learning and experimental mindset is …
… of speed on a potentially dangerous road. Litterman’s latest vehicle for addressing climate change is the second Low-Carbon Portfolio Case Competition , organized by Yale School of … Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Investors need cutting edge science to respond to climate change without sacrificing value. In anticipation of his first visit to Yale since the 2014 … climate-conscious investment community asking where to put its money, where does climate change dictate they put it? More succinctly, what are the grand challenges awaiting climate …