… aquaculture and regenerative agriculture methods have garnered attention in recent years for their potential to combat climate change, enhance food system resilience, and promote … practices and examples of these approaches at work today, and the opportunity they present for deep and meaningful food systems transformation on land and at sea. Published February 2024 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based …
… outsized expectations, both investors and farmers have struggled to find the right partner for their goals. This issue brief examines the varying definitions of regenerative agriculture, and proposes our own as a foundation for financing regenerative farms. It then details the three types of factors that make … and the novel methods they employ and ends by considering a few promising approaches for the future. The enthusiasm for regenerative agriculture is fully warranted, but without …
… he conducted commercial due diligence to identify investable startups that are transforming food systems. Kaustubh is passionate about the climate space overall but has since … he conducted commercial due diligence to identify investable startups that are transforming food systems. Kaustubh is passionate about the climate space overall but has since … he conducted commercial due diligence to identify investable startups that are transforming food systems. Kaustubh is passionate about the climate space overall but has since …
… experience as a sustainable finance professional, ecological economics practitioner, and [former] scientist working to catalyze investment and innovation in the transition to a … change mitigation, energy system decarbonization, urban regeneration, and ecological sustainability. Deep Impact Capital was created as a boutique investment banking firm … During that period, Chris was blessed to partner with a number of ambitious and visionary entrepreneurs, as well as many valued collaborators driving the clean energy transition. …
… Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a dual Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Environmental Sustainability. Kate’s most current position is at the World Business Council of Sustainable … the Healthy and Sustainable Diets team. She is currently a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability Initiative Fellow, where she does food access research and creates GIS food … Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a dual Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Environmental Sustainability. Kate’s most current position is at the World Business Council of Sustainable …
… work has focused on helping states and the Federal government provide low-cost financing for water infrastructure and water quality improvements. She supports the State Revolving … Fund programs and has also worked to develop and implement new innovative financing options for water infrastructure. She enjoys working at the intersection of environmental … effectively. From 2011 through 2014 she also worked as a volunteer management consultant for several nonprofits in the Washington DC area through Compass DC. She loved working with …
… Peter currently leads market engagement for the Connecticut Green Bank’s building solutions programs. In this role, he helps building owners, contractors, and other partners access Green Bank financing for green building upgrades. Prior to the Green Bank, Peter developed and led award-winning energy multifamily affordable housing retrofit programs at Elevate. Peter earned a B.A in Earth and Environmental …
… on social, political, and environmental issues, and has been published in the Atlantic, Forbes, Vermont Law Review, Idaho Law Review, chinadialogue, and the Wilson Center for International Scholars. The Economist recognized her as a legal expert on bottled water regulation in China, and Patagonia & Yale jointly published her guide forentrepreneurs on Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. She holds a law degree …
… years of experience working as an environmental engineer in extractive industries in Peru before coming to Yale. He came here to pursue further studies in sustainability and business to broaden his scope and increase his impact potential. His … is convinced that through sustainable business, large positive impact can be achieved for society and our planet. Martin had six years of experience working as an environmental …
… recommendations on how sub-organizations could find ways towards better goal alignment. Before attending Yale, Jessica developed extensive professional experience in the bio-tech manufacturing sector. Specifically, she served in process engineering roles for pharmaceutical companies and bio-fuel start ups. She is particularly proud of her efforts starting-up a biofuel factory in São Paulo, Brazil. There, she saw first hand how …