… to produce economic, social, and environmental returns. Mike Higuera , the Director of Resource Investments, will discuss the company’s strategy for investing in farms and ranches … the lifeblood of the area for both people and nature. Increased demand for this limited resource comes primarily from population growth and greater consumption by plants that use more … how to use water and who is owed what need to change too, particularly in the agricultural community that controls approximately 80% of water used. By working with the agricultural …
… the 2015-2016 season of "Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services" as we continue our three part webinar mini-series, titled Capital Flows: Catalyzing Investments in Water Resources. The mini series explores the development of water finance markets in the United … in the 1970s, while recognizing that the next economy will demand new solutions. Andy Bryant of Intel calls the book “A clear-eyed view for how business should think about the …
… Introduction and purpose The urgent need for sustainable management of environmental resources is gaining traction among the general public, the private sector, and government … be agreed at the COP-15 in Kunming, China in October 2020. Simultaneously, the statistical community is revising the System of Environmental Economic Accounting—Experimental Ecosystem … the information from the accounts to the needs of decision makers, and to the public discourse on the economy. The difficulty of navigating the natural capital accounting landscape …
… timber extraction, etc.) that can ensure permanent conservation value? How can sustainably-sourced forest products find markets in their country of origin and not be dependent on … their worth onto the market. Public and private mechanisms exist to use payments to encourage responsible land management in order to preserve public benefits. Currently, … online webcasts. Each presentation will be recorded and made available to the global community through Yale University's iTunesU channel . More details about the speakers …
… following focal areas: Investments in Green Infrastructure, Innovative Financial Tools, and Community Economic Development. Nature's Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services A Special … their worth onto the market. Public and private mechanisms exist to use payments to encourage responsible land management in order to preserve public benefits. Currently, … questions and more (including those from the audience) will be addressed throughout the four focal areas of the series. ___________________________________________ The Ecosystem …
… and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). Within a few years the founding group had expanded beyond … sold in a farmer's market or donated to local food banks. The farm's staff of four manages community work days and organizes educational programs, including lectures by well-known …
… However, Chipotle Mexican Grill isn’t most companies: it wants you to know what’s in your burrito. Learn about Chipotle’s sustainability initiatives as well as their unorthodox marketing campaigns built on the idea that our food production should be healthier and more ethical. Please join Mark Crumpacker, Chief … the GE Foundation. 2302 2310 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Marketing, Sourcing and Transparency at Scale in the New Food Movement … On Campus Marketing, Sourcing …
… Environment, will moderate a panel of current joint degree students as they explore their journeys to and through the joint degree program and then take questions from the audience. … Why did you apply to the joint degree program? Why pursue a joint degree? How has your time at Yale has shaped your professional and personal goals? What are the strengths of both schools? How can you …
… Join us for our next Nature's Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services webinar! At COP26, African … monitoring impact. Register to join us for a live conversation and Q&A with the World Resources Institute on the TerraFund initiative. 8115 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Accelerating Community-Driven Landscape Restoration in Africa Through Credit and Grants … Online …
… Clothing Sales [Ingalls Rink] Patagonia's Worn Wear truck will be on campus to fix your damaged gear (any brand!) for repair and sell previously owned Patagonia gear. Note: … to Easter Seals Goodwill. Coordinated by Grad Housing. Sewing Repair - Extend the life of your clothes by learning how to hem pants, sew on a button, and fix a tear! Bring an item … fleece demonstrations by this Boston-based group. Klean Kanteen Trivia Challenge - Test your knowledge on leave-no-trace backpacking with this trivia game hosted by Yale Outdoors. …