… negotiation plenaries and the pavilions of each party, here’s what I found. Reflections from Day 1 I got off my train from Edinburgh to Glasgow with a sense of excitement, the … The back of my neck stinging after the faux pas, I turned around and noticed two young women wearing green Fridays for Future t-shirts. I went up to them and introduced myself, … this data will tell us what is happening to land and the associated carbon stocks - to empower everyone to make better decisions. I was excited because this was a model of …
… also needs support to be scaled up. One way to provide that support - harnessing the power of business. For example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and … P2 Science and Air Company . Brooklyn-based Air Company, for example, takes carbon dioxide from the air and produces from it all kinds of products including vodka, perfume and hand … on the head for me. Innovation and accelerating its impact requires one to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically assessing the current landscape, and …
… is a word we often hear when it comes to international policy conversations on climate, from the US’ 2030 GHG emission reduction target to the European Union’s 2030 Climate Target … by mitigation. Health came up as something inextricably linked to climate change, and how women and girls are often the most vulnerable to climate impacts. An interesting project … my earlier thoughts on ambition. Young climate activists had done what others with far more power had taken so long to do. With their relentless drive and the ambition to demand action …
… on creating systemic change for a more regenerative economy, panelist Peta Milan Zoomed in from Portugal to talk about her work as CEO of JET Group . JET group specializes in regenerative innovation where they work with everyone from cities, boards to project teams. Ms. Milan talked about regenerative ecological design … officials from countries across the world. As someone with limited exposure to the world of policy, I was excited to hear about some new partnerships that were being formed and …
… Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). With a board comprising leaders drawn from these partners and staffed by a secretariat, the Coalition’s mission is to “catalyze business and policy action to halve emissions by 2030 and accelerate an inclusive transition to a global … on clean energy innovation coming from utility companies who enjoy near-monopoly power over customers. Mr. Pettigrew also acknowledged that working with startups can be …
… leadership at CRIS, whilst learning about the arcane world of clean energy SPAC investing from industry veterans. The projects This year, there are three unique projects that fall … will conduct a deep-dive of the ever-maturing utility-scale solar, wind, and battery power markets. Whilst there are numerous developers, investors, and other companies … informed by “local” expertise on a market-by-market basis both in terms of permitting, and power market expertise, and (iv) other pertinent potential drivers. The deliverable will, …
… Alexandra Cooley (MEM/MBA ’12) is the Chief Investment Officer at Greenworks Lending from Nuveen. Since graduating from Yale, Ali has been developing and launching innovative financial products to increase … in the US. Nicole W. Sitaraman (BA ’00) is the Vice President of External Affairs and Policy at Sustainable Capital Advisors, a Black-owned financial advisory and consulting firm …
… to get climate change under control. I did not expect ambitious climate change commitments from COP26, given the lackluster G20 meeting held in Rome immediately preceding the summit. … numerous discussions on climate change and potential paths forward. Given my interests in empowering women and corporate sustainability, I chose to attend events that focused on these topics. I …
… Two Yale Master of Environmental Management students recently authored Soil Health Policy: Developing Community-Driven State Soil Health Policy and Programs as the newest … soil health policy and programs. Soil Health Policy steers potential community leaders from concept to ongoing commitment. It reports on and distills practical tips for … at heather.fitzgerald@yale.edu . Related Programs Regenerative Agriculture Lab Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice … Two Yale Master of Environmental …
… and work with communities were unmissable in the solutions proposed. We had everything from education and advocacy through podcasts, fashion and farms to technological innovation … to climate risks and low-carbon lifestyles. “Youth up, carbon down” is their purpose to empower youth as future leaders to fight climate change and envision a more sustainable … neighborhoods, and youth through the creation of forest gardens. Their goal is to empower youth to facilitate community-led land management on church properties. CBEY is …