… crossroads of many of the world’s major issues, whether it is climate change, water use, energy use, health, biodiversity loss, or even major social issues. If we are to address any … also— be part of the solution. Recently there has been a major social movement towards a form of agriculture that some call “regenerative”, a form of agriculture that not only doesn’t contribute to the problem, but is also building soil, capturing carbon, and feeding the world’s billions of people. But what does regenerative agriculture really mean, …
… 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 are …
… 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: they are only able to recieve a … include: Tangled Up in Blue - Yale’s only undergraduate American folk ensemble will be performing at 12pm outside Ingalls Rink. Clothing Swap - Donate lightly used clothing, … a family’s maple syrup harvest in Contoocook, New Hampshire; an organic farm in Ojai, California; and into the lives of a champion skier, a National Geographic photographer, and a …
… organizations invest billions of dollars each year in habitat conservation in efforts to slow ongoing losses of terrestrial biodiversity. Dr. Armsworth will examine the … from the US and the UK that examine whether existing conservation programs provide benefits for biodiversity cost effectively. By combining techniques from ecology and economics, he … in biodiversity at no increase in overall cost. Paul will also host a discussion and information session from 1:15 to 2:00 pm (Sage 24) for students and post-docs interested in …
… 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, have resulted in dangerously low lake levels, destructive wildfires, …
… March in New Haven, Connecticut. Ceres, GRI, Yale University and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development are hosting a series of Roundtables for investors and companies to discuss common challenges related to the identification and integration of material ESG information into corporate reporting. The Roundtables are designed to foster international …
… private sector and institutional investors to the table to help fund additional transformational infrastructure projects. From green energy transmission to trade and transportation and beyond, the Bank will help public … with Minister Sohi and Professor Brad Gentry, we will learn more about the overall plan for the Canada Infrastructure Bank, best practices for countries considering tools such as …
… Join us for a conversation with Jim Matheson, President and CEO of Oasys Water . Jim is a highly … became the President and CEO of Oasys Water in 2013. Since then, Jim helped pave the way for Oasys’ global expansion and pioneering technology platform. Previously, as a General Partner at Flagship Ventures, Jim spearheaded the venture …
… We will then discuss the lessons learned from each model and compare their potential for scale and replication in different types of geographic settings. Ashley Allen Jones (i2 … and then transfers such reductions to municipal entities and water companies as a mechanism for water quality compliance. In so doing, the Revolving Water Fund creates a sustained pool … collaborative and water fund serving the Greater Portland, Maine region in an effort to secure permanently the forests that naturally filter the drinking water for 1/6th of …
… Jessica Bravo , Chief of Staff - Office of Environmental Programs at Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Amber Hewett , Senior Campaign Manager at the National Wildlife Federation Eric Thumma , Director, New Business Offshore Wind at Avangrid Renewables Kathleen Frangione , Head of Government Affairs and Market Strategy at Orsted … with the support of the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean …