… problems of the next decade, we will need to think differently about how we produce our food. Agriculture sits at the crossroads of many of the world’s major issues, whether it is climate change, water use, energy use, health, biodiversity loss, or even major social issues. If we are to … mean, and how do we finance a transition from degenerative agriculture (the way much of our food is grown today) to something different and better? This webinar will look at all …
… service valuation and investment. Ricardo Bayon, Tom Melton, and Peter Culp will kickstart our mini series on Capital Flows: Catalyzing Investments in Water Resources with a review of findings from the new report, "Liquid Assets: Investing for Impact in the Colorado River Basin." Through the presentation and consequent discussion, the …
… dimensions which deserve attention. This event will focus on the role of fossil fuels and water in conflict and peacebuilding in Ukraine and Russia. Before this conflict, Russia … gas. How might global trade actions affect Russia's fossil fuel economy, and what is the impact of the conflict on global energy justice? Water security issues dating back to Soviet times are both a cause of conflict and a potential source of trust-building and conflict de-escalation. What are some of the …
… of what we do, and the role we play at SOM and F&ES continues to expand. Continuing to grow our activities in social & environmental entrepreneurship – From climate change to blockchain, our programming continues to be leading edge and support student interests. Also, we are … energy innovation – Our new initiative through the Clean Energy Finance Forum will showcase innovations, models and challenges from diverse regions of the United States, providing …
… L. Cline, author of The Conscious Closet, a new book that dives into the environmental impact of fashion and how the industry can become more sustainable. The first 30 attendees … Club and Yale Center for Business and the Environment About The Conscious Closet From journalist, fashionista, and clothing resale expert Elizabeth Cline, "the Michael Pollan of … 2019), helping readers build a wardrobe they love with greater intention and awareness of our clothes, where they come from, what they’re made out of, and why they matter. Clothing …
… Conservation Finance Network (CFN). Join us for Chipotle and Coronas at the Kroon Hall courtyard on Monday, May 9 th from 5:00pm-7:00pm to learn more about this exciting … opportunity. Writing engagements can begin immediately. New writers will connect with our professional editor, learn what makes a great news article and begin thinking about interesting topics for a first piece. Student writers work with our editor to produce one to three articles per semester on news in clean energy or …
… Described as “ The Philosopher King of Impact Investing”, Matthew Weatherly-White is a co-founder and Managing Director of The … "I find the notion that capital markets should not be morally reflective laughable. Of course they reflect our morals. The question is not whether or not they should reflect our morals. The question …
… in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address climate change using federal resources, particularly due to new resources allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. These new funding sources complement existing funding sources that have long been used to advance the …
… 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 …
… Watch the full recording here! Urban trees and forests are often overlooked in our fight against climate change and yet they cumulatively represent a significant carbon sink. More than that, they provide a wide array of co-benefits to our urban communities that are far more tangible than the benefits provided by far-off … canopy crisis. City Forest Credits has demonstrated the viability of carbon credits and impact certification as financing mechanisms for urban tree canopy -- and is rapidly …