… and shrublands across the U.S. offer unique potential for climate change solutions. Carbon markets offer an innovative approach for landowners to leverage these climate benefits to access to new finance sources for preservation. In this webinar we will hear from Margaret Williams of American … by using conservation easements to avoid conversion to crop production. In addition, our speakers will discuss a pioneering project in the Prairie Pothole Region of North …
… next? This interactive webinar will focus on recent work coming out of the center and our future directions. We'll talk about: Evolving curriculum – Educating and training … sustainability leaders means working across Yale and with partners to create new relevant courses, case studies, practicums and workshops that meet the needs of our students. Social …
… You were born influential. But then you were taught to suppress that power, to follow the rules, to wait your turn, to not make waves. But, when used intelligently, influence is like a superpower … brings great ideas to life. This is the premise of Zoe Chance’s new book, Influence is Your Superpower , which is rooted in groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, …
… Our current energy system does not distribute power equally. Just as power generation has been centralized in our energy system, power and influence have been centralized in our political system. This … to sub-national actors (states, cities, companies, and institutions) who are leading on decarbonizing the economy and deploying clean energy in ways that strive towards equity and …
… Join us for our first session as we hear from students about their summer internships at the … , MEM 2019 Responsible Business Alliance, Washington, DC Alli Chlapaty , MEM-MBA 2020 Bigelow Tea, Fairfield, CT Internship descriptions: Shannon worked for the MTA's … Division. She was tasked with answering the question, how might the MTA facilitate and encourage the use of emerging mobility technologies and services (e.g. bikeshare, micro …
… Hypothesis-Driven Investment: Private Equity Case Studies from the Photovoltaic Solar Value Chain How do private equity investors think … technology? Does everyone rely upon investment bankers and other intermediaries for deal flow, looking for that needle in a haystack? Or are there sure-fire techniques for … for solar and then break into small teams so that you may use this approach to develop your own investment hypotheses. Teams will share their ideas as we wrap-up the discussion and …
… Are you looking for cofounders or teammates for a social impact venture? Perhaps you already have an idea for a social impact business, non-profit, or project. Or perhaps you do not have an idea, but are looking … to connect with someone who does. Join Peter Boyd (Social Entrepreneur, CBEY Resident Fellow, and CITY Mentor-in-Residence) in a workshop aimed to facilitate these connections and …
… Whether you engage or persuade your audience depends on the design and delivery of your pitch . In this interactive workshop with William Vance from Executive Voice, learn … of Sabin, Thorne, Aetna, and Miller Prizes and discover best practices for organizing your ideas into a simple, compelling story that will connect with your audience. You’ll …
… CFN is pleased to announce our 13 th annual Conservation Finance Boot Camp will be held June 24-28 th , 2019, at … State University in Portland, OR. The Boot Camp is a week-long, intensive training course to help mid-career professionals utilize innovative and effective financing strategies … HERE and prepare your answers ahead of time before filling out the live application form below. It is best to type out your responses to the essay questions in a separate document and …
… Interested in corporate sustainability or how to drive environmental impact at scale? Ever wondered what it would take to decarbonize a trillion-dollar enterprise? Join Daniel Gross, Director of Amazon’s Climate … carbon emissions by 2040. Please join us for lunch! *We are committed to reducing waste at our event. Therefore, we ask that when you register, you commit to doing your best to …