… innovation. The world’s leading climate authority, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), published a landmark 2018 report highlighting the urgency of limiting warming … solutions, deployed immediately. But the IPCC pathways make clear that solving climate change depends, to some extent, on technological innovation. What do those technologies look … While these technologies are each nobly chipping away at the problem of climate change, some have the potential to take out much bigger chunks than others. They also entail …
… innovation. The world’s leading climate authority, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), published a landmark 2018 report highlighting the urgency of limiting warming … a societal need into a functional reality? Scientific breakthroughs are only part of the challenge. After that, there’s a long road before solutions can be implemented at scale. … a societal need into a functional reality? Scientific breakthroughs are only part of the challenge. After that, there’s a long road before solutions can be implemented at scale. …
… Platform. The current global shutdown shows the need for working together to solve complex challenges, regardless of physical proximity. Using digital tools to foster radical … culminating in several presentations and press events at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid in December. Much of the work happened in a digital … partners from across the world who want to collaborate to help solve the imminent climate challenge through transparency, technology, and social innovation. The idea of radical …
… as eager to get to work as you are, along with providing a great chance to learn more about challenges in the field your interested in and ways to develop solutions to those challenges … have included programs co-sponsored by CBEY such as “Data for Impact 101” and the “Climate Change Solutions Generator.” These intensives are an excellent opportunity to explore topics … that can help you on your journey. Check out the CBEY , Tsai CITY , CEID , and Eship@Yale calendars. Pro-tip: These events are also a great time to crank out a journal and jot down …
… circular economy initiatives across the US to provide the necessary momentum to catalyze change. Judges for this prize competition will include members of the local community, such … circular economy initiatives across the US to provide the necessary momentum to catalyze change. Judges for this prize competition will include members of the local community, such … circular economy initiatives across the US to provide the necessary momentum to catalyze change. Judges for this prize competition will include members of the local community, such …
… of this year’s applicants are exemplars of the innovations needed to catalyze a huge and largely untapped market,” said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center for … of this year’s applicants are exemplars of the innovations needed to catalyze a huge and largely untapped market,” said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center for … of this year’s applicants are exemplars of the innovations needed to catalyze a huge and largely untapped market,” said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center for …
… is often wasted. When I met the owner of a tofu factory who told me about his own byproduct challenges with okara (soybean pulp), I saw an opportunity for creating a new class of … the sustainable commercial production of the crop. We initially applied for CBEY’s Climate Change Seed Grant which fueled our path towards becoming the operating business we are … develop the business. We are shifting production to a new factory and fulfilling our first large orders this spring. We have attended conferences and built a network of potential …
… are Cambium Carbon (formerly Restoration Carbon) and Floe. Both teams also received Climate Change Innovation Seed Grants offered by CBEY this fall. Cambium Carbon is creating a … instead of sending it to a landfill. “Tree's have a huge potential to address climate change, and we are working to create a company that can be the catalyst for restoring tree … and the planet. “ When our family first began this program, the need for innovation in sustainability was the driver and Yale’s unique blend of strengths in environmental studies …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Over … at Yale who want to combat the impacts of our current climate crisis. To say it was a challenge to select this year’s recipients is an understatement, to say the least!” Winning … at Yale who want to combat the impacts of our current climate crisis. To say it was a challenge to select this year’s recipients is an understatement, to say the least!” Winning …
… endeavor that the term “moonshot” is now common parlance for any ambitious technology challenge. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has a whole division referred to as its “Moonshot Factory.” The idea of a moonshot has also entered rhetoric around climate change. Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and … efficient, recycling materials, and slowing population growth. All these solutions involve large-scale shifts from how things were done in the past, which leads to the next key …