… Namrita Kapur is an impact investor with experience that spans philanthropy, NGOs, and the private sector. In … finance to demonstrate the gap that philanthropy should be filling. For those who are new to the field of impact investing, the talk will be a good introduction to the field. For … as space and food are limited. Can't be there in person? You can stream the event via our YouTube channel HERE . 2828 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… influential. But then you were taught to suppress that power, to follow the rules, to wait your turn, to not make waves. But, when used intelligently, influence is like a superpower that brings great ideas to life. This is the premise of Zoe Chance’s new book, Influence is Your Superpower , which is rooted in groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, …
… Whitworth draws lessons from the world’s most tech-savvy, high-impact organizations to show how we can make real gains for the environment. The principles … environmental work begun in the 1970s, while recognizing that the next economy will demand new solutions. As President of The Freshwater Trust, a conservation nonprofit headquartered … Redefining Conservation for the Next Economy” highlight the most precious of resources – water -- but they apply to any environmental effort. Whether in the realm of …
… One such effort is the establishment of a permanent endowment that generates sustainable financing for Seychelles’ marine conservation efforts. The project results in the Indian Ocean’s second largest marine reserve, improving protection for the marine resources that fuel this island nation’s thriving tuna and tourism sectors. This project was … It demonstrates innovative financing for marine habitat protection that can be adapted to other sites in the Western Indian Ocean region, as well as globally. The free online event …
… Have you ever asked yourself the question, what should I do after I graduate or leave Yale? At Yale, we have the opportunities to tap into many resources: CBEY, YEI, InnovateHealth, and many others. But, what happens when I leave Yale? What resources can I tap into and who can I …
… and shrublands across the U.S. offer unique potential for climate change solutions. Carbon markets offer an innovative approach for landowners to leverage these climate benefits to access to new finance sources for preservation. In this webinar we will hear from Margaret Williams of American …
… Allen in a conversation with CBEY Resident Fellow Tagan Engel to learn more about this new initiative. Melanie will discuss the ways the Fund is building and redefining … farm ownership declined from 15 million acres in 1920 to 1 million acres in 2017. In NewYork State’s $42 billion agriculture and food industry, the disparities between black … more at blackfarmerfund.org Location New Haven , CT Related Programs Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Related Reports Sustainable Farmland Investment …
… service valuation and investment. Ricardo Bayon, Tom Melton, and Peter Culp will kickstart our mini series on Capital Flows: Catalyzing Investments in Water Resources with a review of findings from the new report, "Liquid Assets: Investing for Impact in the Colorado River Basin." Through the presentation and consequent discussion, the …
… Are cultivated meat, seitan, and insect protein the future of food? The outsized climate impacts of traditional animal agriculture are now well known, leading to a consciousness … deforestation, biodiversity loss, surface and groundwater consumption, and GHG emissions, our speakers will discuss new emerging markets as solutions to these issues, and demonstrate how food futures are climate …
… 2015 Summer Internship opportunities for Yale FES and SOM students @ WWF in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam. Join us for pizza and an informational session, … conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. … income and a way of working together to be the WWF that we need to be if we are to achieve our urgent conservation objectives. WWF offices in Asia Pacific grew significantly faster …