… create shared value for both the business and the community? Ask Vijay Sharma. Over the course of his career he has successfully created large scale Base of Pyramid (BOP) operations for multiple organizations in India; Project Shakti embodies this model. Project Shakti (‘strength’ in Sanskrit) trains and … create shared value for both the business and the community? Ask Vijay Sharma. Over the course of his career he has successfully created large scale Base of Pyramid (BOP) …
… Gretchen Daily, senior fellow at Stanford University and co-founder of the Natural Capital Project, will begin the mini-series with her talk on Mainstreaming Natural Capital into … in Research and Policy. During this webinar, Daily will present the Natural Capital Project (NatCap) and its practical, science-based approach towards ecosystem service … mission of NatCap and the tools developed to realize its vision, Daily will showcase projects where NatCap’s work has influenced decision-making around the world. The free …
… to avoid conversion to crop production. In addition, our speakers will discuss a pioneering project in the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota, which has generated over 76,000 tons of carbon offsets to date by protecting 28,000 acres of grassland. This first-of-its-kind project … the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota, which has generated over 76,000 tons of carbon offsets to date by protecting 28,000 acres of grassland. This first-of-its-kind project …
… We'll hear from: Jessica Bediako (MEM '22) - World Business Council for Sustainable Development [Mobility Decarbonization and Commuting Behavioral Change] Charlotte Benishek … SOM Business & Environment Learning Community at YSE The Office of Careers and Professional Development at YSE The Career Development Office at SOM NOTE: Given COVID restrictions, these events are only open to …
… and the Environment is coming together with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the US Business Council for Sustainable Development to host our summer … file-default"}}]] Agenda highlights Hands on work sessions to build scale in projects on the circular economy, collaborative water strategies, energy efficiency in … file-default"}}]] Agenda highlights Hands on work sessions to build scale in projects on the circular economy, collaborative water strategies, energy efficiency in …
… of Pollinator-Friendly Solar in Minnesota Executive Summary As utility-scale solar development expands throughout the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 … interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use best practices for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and wildflowers … solar installation, is one approach to cultivating additional land use benefits from solar projects. The practice is increasingly common, especially in Minnesota, the first state to …
… promotes a more equitable local economy as Co-founder and Chair of the Durham Living Wage Project, and advises local government officials on environmental policy as an appointee and … social enterprises on three continents, advocated for triple-bottom line community economic development policy in Washington, DC, and was a Small Enterprise Development Peace Corps … promotes a more equitable local economy as Co-founder and Chair of the Durham Living Wage Project, and advises local government officials on environmental policy as an appointee and …
… Click the title of the talk to register: Brooklyn Bridge Forest: Scott Francisco , Pilot Projects , Thursday February 20th 3pm EST. Strategic Financing Initiatives - Increasing … by expanding the use of innovative funding and financing strategies. The Network sponsors training activities and supports a community of practice for professionals to develop … by expanding the use of innovative funding and financing strategies. The Network sponsors training activities and supports a community of practice for professionals to develop …
… an integral role in policy-making. Katie Arkema, senior scientist at the Natural Capital Project, will complete the mini-series with her talk on Valuing Nature: Models of Ecosystem … in Environmental Policy . Arkema will delve into the models used in the Natural Capital Project, examining the approaches and research underlying model results. Using the case … an integral role in policy-making. Katie Arkema, senior scientist at the Natural Capital Project, will complete the mini-series with her talk on Valuing Nature: Models of Ecosystem …
… is the founder and managing member of Landmark Decisions, LLC providing facilitation and training in whole farm planning using Holistic Management™ decision-making, financial … management, grazing planning, biological monitoring, land planning, policy analysis and development processes, and low stress animal handling in agricultural, natural resource, … is the founder and managing member of Landmark Decisions, LLC providing facilitation and training in whole farm planning using Holistic Management™ decision-making, financial …