… 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 … to a system. Within regenerative innovation, the focus is on how we think of and understand ourselves as part of a complex system. In a series of slides, Ms. Milan talked about the need for effective action and making an intervention that has real impact by identifying the right leverage points. I was pleasantly surprised to see something …
… 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 … for policy changes, including aat COP26. The event drew me in with its title – “Innovating Our Way to Net-Zero: How Startups Can Solve the Climate Crisis.” Being the Environmental … Exemplifying collaboration to accelerate innovation, Mr. Mansoor highlighted Energy Impact Partners, a collaborative energy investment firm that brings the expertise of energy …
… This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, …
… for a team of students to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) in partnership with Climate Real Impact Solutions I Acquisition Corporation (“CRIS”), a Special-purpose Acquisition Company … 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 …
… 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 … to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and … to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and …
… I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United … 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. … One panel (which included Gotelind Alber, founder of GenderCC) I found particularly impactful was “Engaging Citizens in Urban Climate Action for Inclusive Just Transition …
… 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 … lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions to enhance … lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions to enhance …
… to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past five years in an effort to support … 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 … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder Tom Szaky was … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of … CBEY Visiting Alumni Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between … and experts have taken place as part of this program. There is a new normal given the impact of the COVID-crisis. As a result, students have been adapting their professional …