… related to the current climate crisis. " We had a very strong set of submissions this year, with innovation not just in the approach but also in the model and the way the entities were … several geographies and sectors. The sense of urgency and a desire to take action and work with communities were unmissable in the solutions proposed. We had everything from education … GroundUp is a residential low-cost air conditioning solution that emulates a simple screw, with easy installation and de-installation. The solution aims to significantly reduce energy …
… the “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration with Yale University, local healthcare professionals, and New Haven-based nonprofit … for Business and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a conversationwith author Florence Williams , who wrote a book after researching the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. You can learn more about the event happening on March 18th and register here . The working group has launched a site for …
… value of an eatery that ticks all the boxes for ethical food, providing everyone involved with a just and rewarding experience. It will do that by Cooking from scratch, training and employing fairly paid cooks and other workers. Contracting with farmers to produce good food while stewarding the land. Providing three meals a day, each with two choices, using a four-tiered payment scale ranging from supporter to supported, …
… beyond traditional business models. And she’s excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and … and my office hours, I also hope to create a space for students to dig into cross sector conversations and outside of mainstream thinking, to inspire more active listening and a … . Related Programs Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Related Events The Black Farmer Fund: Building a Resilient Food System Through Community Investment …
… the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. With a cohort of 75 online learners from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for … & Geophysics and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s main office. Bourg-Meyer, who is leading the … said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring together people with diverse expertise and ignite their curiosity for disciplines other than their own. We …
… electric grid from the supply side to the demand side, and everywhere in between. With the lines blurring between supply and demand, producer and consumer, utilities are … for improved customer engagement and grid management, they also revealed concerns within the industry about the challenges and slow pace of moving from pilot project to … customer-centric services, products, and programs The consensus among attendees was that without effective customer engagement, utilities will be unable to capture the full value of …
… of various income levels adopt solar, and how different types of messaging interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental … individual messaging exhibited nearly 50 percent more total installations than towns with community-based messaging. Results from Rounds Nine and Ten Seven towns participated in … communities. However, this difference is much more pronounced for non-LMI communities. With individual messaging, LMI groups’ average installation rate is 5.79 per thousand …
… a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group of investors determined to prove that doing good has two bottom lines: … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … explore the conference schedule, participate in discussions, and continue to build on conversations and collaborations that start at SOCAP15. This article is the first in a …
… challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals in the United States so far – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social … normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … forests to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple …
… are only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans in the first place. In countries with the highest levels of pollution, neighborhoods often have no waste collection services … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a … a plastic-free ocean . And under the New Plastic Economy initiative of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , Nestlé is leading the Pioneer Project SEA within the New Plastics Economy, to …