… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive … between farmers and investors. As the report discusses, food companies, investors, multinational institutions and governments are making pledges to invest billions of dollars in … agricultural practices. Related Programs Regenerative Agriculture Lab Related News New Guidebook Supports Healthy Soil Policy-making Impact Investors Find Value in Smallholder …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … 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, … for increasing crop yields while reducing nutrient inputs and losses. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this …
… of sectors closely linked to climate, including removing bottlenecks in renewable energy adoption, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) … 09, 2023 Accelerating early-stage climate innovation Aishwarya Kuruttukulam (Master of International and Development Economics '22) The 2023 Climate Innovation Grants saw 19 teams …
… like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned our attention to the dinner table. When CBEY founded the 2050 Fellows a decade ago, the … to Hong Kong - we realized that we must first know those we are working with. What better way to do that than over a home-cooked meal? Antidote to Loneliness While sharing a meal …
… an opportunity to explore developments, innovations, and challenges in charting a path toward a circular economy. A wide range of organizations were represented, including WWF, … REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city … highlighted by a focused tutorial session and mentions in several panels. The main takeaway from these conversations was that implementing successful reuse programs is challenging, …
… fashion roles. This space was one I found early in my YSE career as I looked for ways to find mentors and direction while also taking notes on what I would want to bring the … one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry … considering NYC is one of the world’s hubs for fashion. Transparency is the first step towards responsibility. According to panelists, as brands are forced to be transparent it’s …
… facts, it is needless to say that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable … are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, … in sustainable practices and materials is necessary for the fashion industry's shift towards sustainability. Solving the climate crisis requires concerted efforts across all …
… Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : … world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech : Convert CO2 from major emitters to … in this process. Sophie Beckham (MF’ 02) is VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper (IP), a global packaging and pulp company, where she works across the …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … climate-positive tree crops as a natural climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for Climate Action: A New Tool for Community-Centered Climate Risk Mitigation … Emma Barrett (Yale College), and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while providing …
… 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 bags in partnership with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders … Jan Lo and others, perform research and conduct life cycle analysis to determine the best way to set up a circular supply chain for Lo & Sons’ bags. The process will be …