… that protects or stifles it? I just needed to get out more. Shortly after starting the FDCE program, it became clear that tech and IP are part of the renewables universe, but not the … experiences (and nobody’s an expert on everything), all of us have both things to learn and ideas to contribute—and many have been willing to help others who’ve struggled with new … experiences (and nobody’s an expert on everything), all of us have both things to learn and ideas to contribute—and many have been willing to help others who’ve struggled with new …
… the guys in that peer group (shout out to Will Hardison FDCE ’21) mentioned he was in the program and that piqued my interest. I knew that I had substantial knowledge gaps in the … us all “to be in the moment”. That was my first cue at how much thought was put into the program and throughout Orientation my concerns about my own abilities to keep up were put to … Corporate Development where I get to put into practice all the lessons I’ve learned in the program. It’s no surprise but I’m frequently flipping back through lectures and models as …
… (2021-2022) FDCE cohort student, and I want to be completely honest with you about the program, because I remember also wanting a no-nonsense perspective when I was considering … So when I heard of the FDCE certificate, I was purely interested in the second half of the program: the 16 weeks of applicable coursework on energy project financing. And I just wanted to know: is the financing half of the program alone worth the time and expense of the entire curriculum? Will I actually learn how …
… In our first week of orientation of the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program, Yale lecturer Peter Boyd posed the seemingly simple question “Why are you here?” … system means preserving moments like these for future generations. I understand that the power of knowledge comes only when you teach entire communities, not simply individuals. But … system means preserving moments like these for future generations. I understand that the power of knowledge comes only when you teach entire communities, not simply individuals. But …
… Summary Lo & Sons is a minority-owned family business that’s on a mission to inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive impact on people's lives and the planet. … and other staff and faculty at Yale to understand what barriers exist to scaling up this idea, its environmental impact and how to tackle them. Deliverable: Devise a plan to establish a supply chain for scaling up Lo & Sons’ upcycled tote idea. Perform a life cycle analysis to determine the climate impacts and create a final …
… with FFF Brazil. When I found out that one of them was considering applying to a masters program, I made sure to give them my card. Alongside the official negotiations at every COP, … 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 … GreenLight and the Planetary Solutions Project. So if you are exploring or working on an idea, I encourage you to look for collaborators in your networks who might help you …
… like climate change need systems solutions. For any planetary innovator considering an idea they’d like to bring to fruition, I thought this was an essential framing to think … 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 … MobilityXLab, a collaboration hub founded in 2017 that offers new companies with pioneering ideas within mobility and connectivity the opportunity to access the network and accelerate …
… fuel extraction. Costa Rica has also implemented a Payments for Environmental Services Program , the first of its kind in the region, which has already helped more than 18,000 … spreads fast, and on my fairly long sprint to the pavilions, several others had the same idea that I did. As I got to within ten feet of the Nature+ pavilion, where she was … 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 …
… It’s all good to talk about finding new ways to innovate and new models for putting ideas into action, but existing organizations also need support. And intrapreneurship can … silos we tend to work in. From personal experience, especially with leading the GreenLight program as a student and now managing the Planetary Solutions Generator, we’ve seen that by … and virtually), we’ve been able to create values for clients and help create a new set of ideas to tackle the climate crisis. I encourage you to seek out opportunities to chat with …
… 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 … as innovators. The most common definitions of innovation are always neutral - a new idea, product or method. But we live in a world now where we can’t afford to be neutral when … on my experience at COP, I would go so far as to say it’s only innovation if it is a new idea, product or method that adds value without causing harm, is just and inclusive and …