Panel discussion

Connecting Sustainable Fashion Initiatives in Higher Ed

Join us for a conversation at the intersection of fashion, climate, and higher education on Thursday, April 2 (4:40–7:00 PM). As sustainable fashion continues to evolve, universities have a critical role to play in shaping the systems, skills, and partnerships needed for impact. We hope you’ll join us for this timely conversation!

Co-hosted by Columbia Climate School and Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), this event will discuss the current landscape of several university-led initiatives—highlighting where momentum is building, where gaps remain, and where collaboration can accelerate progress.

We'll be hosting:
• A keynote from Alexis Abramson, Dean of the Climate School at Columbia University
• A panel on institutional approaches and curriculum across climate, design, policy, and education
• A panel on student-led work and cross-campus collaboration
• A networking session connecting students and professionals advancing this space

Speakers

Michelle Gabriel
Resident Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment
Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment
CBEY Resident Fellows, Experts, Faculty
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Heather Fitzgerald
Managing Director at Yale Center for Business and the Environment
Staff Lead, Business and the Environment Learning Community at Yale School of the Environment
Staff
Heather Fitzgerald