… has no equivalently focused vision of success. The Paris Agreement sets a target to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius (or even 1.5 degrees), but no single action … _____ The moon landing was an impressive moment, but we now live in a different world, both socially and geophysically. Since 1969, we’ve added an additional four billion people to the planet, and we’ve cranked up global temperatures about 0.5°C warmer. In this changed biosphere, there’s one more key …
… was supported by the Yale Broadcast Studio and the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning . The curriculum is a hybrid of online and in-person learning focused on finance, technology, and policy. It includes an on-campus week where … a tremendous addition to CBEY’s work –allowing us to bring Yale’s knowledge on a pressing global issue to a wider audience, as well as to explore new ways to do so.” 2380 Clean …
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… continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the … continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the … continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the …
… Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. Solarize campaigns spread the knowledge of solar benefits through social networks and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are … benefits like energy cost savings than messages that focus on community benefits and social norms. In Solarize Round 8, for instance, towns promoting individual messaging …
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… and community leaders in Solarize communities, and utilization of traditional and social media, SmartPower led Solarize campaigns in 11 towns. The purpose of these campaigns … already, but it is possible that this strategy would be especially effective in SC given social networks seem centered around these neighborhood groups. Thus, group members are … and community leaders in Solarize communities, and utilization of traditional and social media, SmartPower led Solarize campaigns in 11 towns. The purpose of these campaigns …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of … repeatable and investable. Environmental investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will … repeatable and investable. Environmental investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will …
… Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or Social Benefit Bonds, have been gaining significant traction during the past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address 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 outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group …
… insufficient. Detailed here are several further steps needed to mitigating this acute and global problem. Build infrastructure Plastics in our oceans are only a problem because … engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks into the environment. Generally, the global South lacks waste recovery infrastructure. Unless governments invest in its … my time managing Project SEA while working at Nestlé. Vital data on material flows in the global South is now being generated and new insights into the informal sector developed and …