… Table Kits, and Solar Youth). Each of these amazing startups uses every part of a tree – from the nuts, sap, fruit, water, and timber – to make sustainable products in New England. … the founders, sample delicious food, beer, and beverages, purchase product, and hear the stories of how these companies work to make our planet a better place to live. Featuring: Hugo & Hoby: Locally crafted, sustainable …
… Facing issues like runaway climate change and rampant inequality, the world is calling upon business to step up and … future. A key framework for these necessary changes is becoming “net positive”—in short, courageous companies will thrive by giving more than they take fromour communities and … sustainable business expert and graduate of Yale’s School of Environment. By telling stories of how Unilever navigated the fight for their Sustainable Living Plan as well as …
… We are excited to kick off the third year of our Pathways in Business and the Environment Series! Our first guest is Muireann Gibbons-Neff, … particular focus on climate change and energy. Muireann holds a BA in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University and MSc in Environmental Economics from LSE. Career …
… CFN is pleased to announce our 13 th annual Conservation Finance Boot Camp will be held June 24-28 th , 2019, at … State University in Portland, OR. The Boot Camp is a week-long, intensive training course to help mid-career professionals utilize innovative and effective financing strategies … restoration, and stewardship. The application for the 2019 Boot Camp will be open from January 15 th – February 15 th , 2019. Each year, our Boot Camp accepts 30 …
… at Credit Suisse, will begin the 2016 line-up with his talk on Conservation Finance: From Niche to Mainstream – as the Building of an Institutional Asset Class. In January 2016, … and challenges facing conservation finance market, Fabian will lay out the pathway to establishing conservation as an institutional asset class. The free online event will last one hour and is open to the public. Email invitations for following Nature's Returns webinars …
… Join us for our first session as we hear from students about their summer internships at the intersection of business and the … talks give personal accounts of experiences and highlight the many possible career pathways for students engaged in the business/environment interface. Lunch will be provided. …
… Sign up for office hours with David Hertz, architect, inventor, educator, and founder of SkySource. SkySource builds products that help communities plan for and respond to global climate change by …
… Partnership and Todd Gartner, Senior Associate, Conservation Incentives & Markets World Resources Institute. Increasing pressure on natural systems reduces their ability to provide … water and those who can invest in environmental improvement. These incentive programs range from markets, to payment structures, to an array of other options. The Willamette Partnership and the World Resources Institute are leaders in getting innovative market-based approaches to conservation …
… The Importance of Natural Infrastructure: Building and Financing our Urban Future Alumni - we welcome your participation in a Master Class in New York … Carbon sequestration, filtered water, stress relief and sense of community are just a few ways people benefit from this area of ecosystem services. In fact, healthy forests in the Catskills provide New …
… In today’s environment, that question is much harder to answer, and understanding your options is crucial. This workshop will be led by Eric Fischer from Withers Bergman LLP law firm, who will discuss the following topics: Non-profits: What … options? Relevant case studies will be discussed to show the different choices How does your choice affect your potential funding sources? What documents do you need to understand …