… Join us for a discussion with social entrepreneurs Jessamyn W. Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Hot … co-founder of People’s Grocery and People’s Community Market. Event moderated by Mark Bomford, Director of the Yale Sustainable Food Program. JESSAMYN W. RODRIGUEZ is the founder and CEO of iconic social enterprise Hot Bread Kitchen. Since 2008, she has transformed the organization from a visionary idea hatched in her home kitchen into a thriving …
… this emerging community investment fund striving to create a more equitable food system for black farmers and food business owners. Olivia will join CBEY Resident Fellow Tagan Engel to discuss the Fund’s first year of community-designed investments, supports for regenerative practices, and the innovative ways they are working to address historical …
… Join us for a conversation with Jessica Perkins, Director of Sustainability at Apeel Sciences . Jessica will talk about her role at Apeel, her career journey and advice for students as they consider a career in business and the environment. Jessica will be … Apeel Sciences, Jessica leads the Sustainability function, where she is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s Sustainability Strategy as it pertains to …
… The Sabin Prize supports student and faculty efforts to start a sustainable for-profit business through cash prizes totaling $25,000. The competition provides feedback from professional judges, extensive mentoring from faculty, and opportunities for participants to meet and pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and industry leaders. …
… recording on YouTube here! Grasslands 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 Carbon …
… How should a nonprofit timber and forest company use its land in the 21st century? Join Yale GreenLight as we welcome Great Mountain Forest Corporation to campus to think about redesigning their mission and activities. Great Mountain was started to restore New England forest land in the 20th century, and now that the mission has largely been achieved, there …
… is an urgent, resounding call to protect 50 percent of the earth’s land by 2050 in a bold effort to save millions of species. Until very recently the idea of conserving some huge … thirty percent of the planet by 2030: 30x30 is the nickname. It's a brand-new undertaking for humanity -- and comes with a countdown clock. In this Author Talk, Tony Hiss will sit in conversation with Vincent Stanley , Director of Philosophy at Patagonia and CBEY Resident Fellow, to discuss how this book takes stock of the “superorganism” that is …
… A series of talks at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies this semester will engage in a critical dialogue about a … gripping the western U.S. A record-breaking drought continues to devastate Western states for the fourth consecutive year; Historically dry conditions in California, in particular, … addressing water scarcity challenges, and the importance of policy in driving innovation in efficiency solutions. 2445 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Social …
… [This event has been cancelled due to weather impacts on travel.] Please join us for a conversation with Jessica Long , Managing Director - Strategy & Sustainability at … was listed as one of the “ 6 Reports that Drove the Conversation ” at the World Economic Forum. Jessica is on the global leadership team of Accenture Strategy & Sustainability, … their assets and capabilities to drive innovation and profitable growth while striving for a positive economic, environmental and social impact. Within her current role, Jessica …
… all over the world have started to pick up on the concept of “circular economy” which transforms the “take, make, waste” economy into one where outputs become inputs and products are … global disruptions. This talk from Accenture will focus on WHY it is a business advantage for the forest products industry to “pivot to the new” and what it takes to get there. We … Discussion with Accenture Tue, April 9th, 2019, 9:45 AM EDT — 10:30 AM EDT Kroon Hall, CBEY conference room (in G-31 suite on ground floor) … Businesses all over the world have …