… in different types of geographic settings. Ashley Allen Jones (i2 Capital) will present her work with the Revolving Water Fund, an innovative conservation finance model that aligns the interests of farmers, conservationists, municipalities, regulators and impact investors to address conservation on a watershed scale. The model, piloted in the Brandywine-Christina …
… Pitching and Presenting your Venture Your success in engaging and persuading audiences depends on the design of your pitch and your delivery of the presentation. In this interactive workshop with William Vance from Executive Voice, we will … compelling story that will connect with audience constituencies. You’ll learn how to present as an integrated team and how to use audience questions as a platform to market the …
… on a deep dive into their work with multinational consumer goods companies, on a toolkit of low-visibility but extremely powerful levers for change. Most U.S. farmers operate in a low margin, high input, price volatile business environment, with increasing variability in … planting and other field work, and reduce input costs. In the long term these practices can result in improved productivity in bad weather years by reducing the variability across …
… Social justice. Economic development. Global equality. These priorities shape our present and the way we respond to them will define our shared future. The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit is a two day event bringing together change makers from diverse spheres to share effective models of sustainability and build skills for action. YESS aspires to …
… Watch the full recording here! Urban trees and forests are often overlooked in our fight against climate change and yet they cumulatively represent a significant carbon sink. More than that, they provide a wide array of co-benefits … and new financing mechanisms are urgently needed. Join our webinar to engage with City Forest Credits ' Executive Director, Mark McPherson, as he walks us through promising new …
… Heating, cooling, and powering the residential sector accounts for roughly 20% of United States energy-related greenhouse gas … innovative process and share a teaser of the final product—a web-based application that allows homeowners to assess their home energy performance by taking photos with a smartphone … innovative process and share a teaser of the final product—a web-based application that allows homeowners to assess their home energy performance by taking photos with a smartphone …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat lands and exploitation of locals not only with their own … For environmental NGOs, the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge (as the agreement was named) represented a dramatic advance in their decades-long efforts to protect the Indonesian rainforest from further destruction. One year later the situation appeared to have reversed. …
… Africa, was actively pursuing a strategy and associated initiatives to build climate change resilience in South Africa. The company claimed over 22% of all insurance business in South … damaged before they could be harvested and sold, crop insurance provided resources that allowed farmers to be able to plant the following season. Settlements for weather damage not only made it possible for growers to …
… demand financing. Despite substantial efforts, many countries struggle to mobilize adequate resources for sustainable finance, hindering efforts to combat climate change and its … emissions looming, bridging this financial gap is paramount. Join some of Yale’s Climate Fellows for a panel that delves into this pressing issue, exploring avenues to boost investment … emissions looming, bridging this financial gap is paramount. Join some of Yale’s Climate Fellows for a panel that delves into this pressing issue, exploring avenues to boost investment …
… Passionate about helping organizations address climate change? Want to have fun, get creative, and solve a REAL problem for a REAL … Jarami Bond from Interface Americas ! Come spend a Friday with us as we grapple with the following challenge statement: "How can Interface leverage the Climate Take Back framework as a … a set of preparation materials distributed in advance Register by clicking on the button below Email any questions about the session to Shannon Dulaney , Evan Glessner or Aarshiya …