… team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned … 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. They create thoughtfully and sustainably designed … Solution … Jan 05, 2022 Bag to the Beginning: Scaling Up a Circular Economy Solution New independent study opportunity with Lo & Sons, makers of quality sustainable travel …
… and I work as the Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale. I’m always on the lookout for new models of innovation within existing organizations or emerging startups that are … the list of events at the Nature+ Pavilion, one immediately caught my eye. The World Resources Institute’s Land & Carbon Lab was developing a first-of-its-kind monitoring system … WRI planning on training members of civil society to use the data? Were there any negative impacts of this work? How would the sharing of data play out as more partners and countries …
… words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and Shopify are investing in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, … cartoon in particular, hit the nail on the head for me. Innovation and accelerating its impact requires one to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically …
… latest NDC with enhanced ambition in December 2020. The country has achieved almost 100% renewable energy and has a moratorium on fossil fuel extraction. Costa Rica has also … linked to climate change, and how women and girls are often the most vulnerable to climate impacts. An interesting project that was highlighted as a response to the priority areas in … inspiration she was to a generation of folks committed to fighting the climate crisis. Of course, news spreads fast, and on my fairly long sprint to the pavilions, several others had …
… It’s all good to talk about finding new ways to innovate and new models for putting ideas into action, but existing … 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 …
… 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 Innovation Fellow and helping students do just that, I knew I had to find out what was going on behind the bold title. Moderated by Lisa Lambert, … 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, … Programs Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Sustainable Venture Prize Related News Upright and Ecopackables Win Sobotka Prize Cambium Carbon and Floe win 2019 Sobotka …
… 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 … such a report. (Find the appendix on page 5 of this document ). Project II: Utility-scale Renewables as a Public Market Opportunity (2-3 Students) For this project, students will …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome three new members to its Advisory Board . With these additions, CBEY will add keen expertise and … been developing and launching innovative financial products to increase the deployment of renewable energy, including the Connecticut C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean … 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 … One panel (which included Gotelind Alber, founder of GenderCC) I found particularly impactful was “Engaging Citizens in Urban Climate Action for Inclusive Just Transition … and continue to be, men. Beyond impact, men also contribute more towards climate change: New York Times reporter Lauren Jackson declares that, “men have a larger carbon footprint …