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… by the title of his class, “Towards Science Communications with Impact: Environmental Engagement for a Changing World.” The posted syllabus included works from Mike Hulme’s Why … environmental communications, with a focus on building science-based communications pathways among a variety of stakeholders to achieve a consensus of ethics regarding … three months getting to know Paul, I think of him as an energizer bunny – an effervescent personality with a booming voice and even louder laugh, he’s full of big picture ideas and …
… Yale University and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development announced a new “Knowledge Partners” collaboration at the WBCSD’s Council Meeting in Paris, during the … of the challenge before us,” said Edward A. Snyder, Dean of Yale School of Management. The new partnership presents an exciting opportunity for WBCSD member companies and Yale faculty … local and international. It partners with New Haven, Connecticut to strengthen the city’s community and economy. And it engages with people and institutions across the globe in the …
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… '13) currently manages conservation-oriented timberland and organic farmland investments at New Island Capital--an impact investment firm based in San Francisco. Patrick Hook (MF/MBA … adopted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ training modules and has been featured in the New York Times . Patrick and Spenser were originally inspired to research the investment … that you can gain through regular courses. A successful project will help you develop new skills and expertise. The Sobotka Collaborative Research Fund supports student and …