… 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 … challenge, Mark's experience building a new non-profit around solutions, several example projects, and the outlook for expanding this critical branch of conservation finance. [Note: …
… model and promotes the elimination of waste through the continual use of natural resources. This holistic framework allows companies to evaluate the environmental impact of their products from natural resource extraction to end-of-life product disposal. Adopting this framework can help companies … elevate their existing sustainability commitments by focusing on optimizing natural resource use and minimizing waste. This framework is particularly salient for industries with …
… In today’s environment, that question is much harder to answer, and understanding your options is crucial. This workshop will be led by Eric Fischer from Withers Bergman LLP … options? Relevant case studies will be discussed to show the different choices How does your choice affect your potential funding sources? What documents do you need to understand to register your …
… Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services". In this upcoming webinar, Kai Chan, Canada Research Chair (tier 2) and associate professor at the University of British Columbia, will … to be effective at creating environmental returns. The free online event will last one hour and is open to the public. This webinar will take place via GoToWebinar. To join, click on the registration link below. Interested in reading more before our webinar? Check out Chan's research by clicking here . Sign up to receive future …
… Join us for our first session as we hear from students about their summer internships at the … 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 … involved coordinating e-waste and recycling policies across member companies and conducting research on e-waste to inform company strategies. Alli worked on coordinating data …
… investments. The first in this mini-series will feature a talk on Bright Spots for Resource Mobilization: Regional Trusts by Willy Kostka of the Micronesia Conservation Trust and … detail how countries within their respective regions have capitalized on their natural resources to generate revenue for the trust funds. Interested in reading more before our webinar? Check out this publication on “ Island Bright Spots in Conservation & …
… strategies. Drawn from Marian Chertow ’s Corporate Environmental Management & Strategy course, this Yale master class invites you to explore the business and policy logic for … and sustainability a core element of corporate management and strategy. In line with her research, Professor Chertow will discuss how the interdisciplinary field of … providing multiple corporate benefits, ranging from cost savings and enhanced profits to resource availability, thereby gaining an advantageous position in an industry's evolving …
… future. A key framework for these necessary changes is becoming “net positive”—in short, courageous companies will thrive by giving more than they take from our communities and … from Paul Polman , the legendary former CEO of consumer products giant Unilever, and Andrew Winston , world-renowned sustainable business expert and graduate of Yale’s School of Environment. By telling stories of how Unilever navigated the fight for their Sustainable Living Plan as well as …
… 2014-2015 season of "Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services". We are continuing our second mini-series on Valuation of Ecosystem Services . Here, we will highlight models … an integral role in policy-making. Katie Arkema, senior scientist at the Natural Capital Project, will complete the mini-series with her talk on Valuing Nature: Models of Ecosystem … delve into the models used in the Natural Capital Project, examining the approaches and research underlying model results. Using the case study of Belize’s Coastal Zone Management …
… 5 Yale Startups – Hugo & Hoby, Walden Hill, Tuckerman & Co., Kitchen Table Kits, and Solar Youth). Each of these amazing startups uses every part of a tree – from the nuts, sap, … the founders, sample delicious food, beer, and beverages, purchase product, and hear the stories of how these companies work to make our planet a better place to live. Featuring: Hugo & Hoby: Locally crafted, sustainable …