… an unprecedented array of ecological, economic, and societal challenges today. Circular practices involving restorative aquaculture and regenerative agriculture methods have garnered attention in recent years for their potential to combat climatechange, enhance food system resilience, and promote worker and community wellbeing. …
… Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing … Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing -by Abhishri … for impact investment are largely sitting on the sidelines. For example, NatureVest’s 2016 report—“The State of Private Investment in Conservation” —found that of the $8.2 … philanthropy as risk capital; and 4) target resources for catalytic potential. This report will be most helpful to organizations that seek to strategically deploy grant money that …
… a significant development challenge, yet many processes used to increase land productivity have deleterious effects that actually reduce the long-run usability of the land. More sustainable agricultural … overall, and those concentrated in an area — to increase the likelihood that one person will know several seed farmers. This next step involved training the extension workers in …
… erosion prevention, crop yields, and carbon sequestration. These benefits - and the practices used to achieve them - vary by region, so state programs are uniquely positioned to … in developing community-driven, state-level soil health policy or programs. Readers will learn how to build an effective and inclusive soil health coalition, logistics to help … in developing community-driven, state-level soil health policy or programs. Readers will learn how to build an effective and inclusive soil health coalition, logistics to help …
… cost method and the contingent valuation method to estimate Southern New England residents’ willingness to pay (WTP) a premium for local forest products, clean drinking water from … of publicly derived funding. Project Outcomes Based on these findings, the investigators have hosted the following landowner workshops: Southern New England land-use history and … of ecosystems services in a trial “Payments for Ecosystem Services” scheme. Future Activities In June 2012, the investigators were awarded a U.S. Forest Service State and …
… from consumers’ reliance upon a “zero-sum” heuristic, whereby they assume that companies have a fixed amount of manufacturing resources. Thus, resources devoted to “making the product green” come at the … and in conjunction with a case on green products. Future Activities Additional data will be collected for the resubmission of the publication, and the investigators hope to …
… structures, cultural disconnects, or outsized expectations, both investors and farmers have struggled to find the right partner for their goals. This issue brief examines the … own as a foundation for financing regenerative farms. It then details the three types of factors that make financing regenerative agriculture difficult: outdated financial models; … regenerative agriculture is fully warranted, but without thoughtful investment the movement will fall short. We hope that this issue brief will inspire this thoughtful investment, and …
… there is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use best practices for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and … is one approach to cultivating additional land use benefits from solar projects. The practice is increasingly common, especially in Minnesota, the first state to adopt a voluntary … flow from higher energy output, from panel efficiency gains attributed to the cooler microclimate created by perennial plantings. A small added benefit accrues from the lower …
… that co-locates solar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits … solar-agricultural land use. People often feel forced to choose between fuel or farming, climate or conservation, energy or rural economies. But with thoughtful planning, … that co-locates solar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits …
… Starting a food manufacturing business is hard. This guide is here to help. Maybe you walked through your local grocery store and know exactly what they’re missing. Maybe you know of a lucrative product category that’s … Guide Tony Cisneros (MBA '21, Master of Environmental Management '21) Starting a food manufacturing business is hard. This guide is here to help. Maybe you walked through your local …