… Do you have an idea for a mission-driven business, non-profit, or project? Are you looking for cofounders or … these connections and build a plan geared towards social/environmental impact! This event applies to for-profit and non-profit ventures, as well as anything in between. During … and create a framework for an Impact Business Plan. You will leave with clear next steps on how to develop each part of this plan, as well as a group of potential collaborators. Lunch …
… The Sabin Prize supports student and faculty efforts to start a sustainable for-profit business through cash prizes totaling $25,000. The … pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and industry leaders. See photos from our 2015 event and read an account of the day here. Meet the 2016 finalists: Appalachian Roots – … home furnishings. Each design is built just-in-time and in small batches, allowing us to deliver handcrafted quality and durable materials to customers at wholesale prices. Renewal …
… How should a nonprofit timber and forest company use its land in the 21st century? Join Yale … participants must: Be excited about attending and actively participating for the entire event Commit to carefully reviewing a set of preparation materials distributed in advance … ) and Robert Kimball ( robert.kimball@yale.edu ) Space is limited – register today! What is GreenLight? GreenLight is a series of innovation workshops hosted by the Yale Center …
… How the USDA Facilitates and Participates in Conservation Incentives Robert Bonnie, Senior Advisor for Environment and Climate, United States Department of Agriculture Featured speaker Robert … into this space in hopes of achieving a win-win for the economy and the environment. So, what do Ecosystem Services projects look like? Who are the practitioners involved and what …
… In this workshop, Ben Young (SOM '16) will walk through how Hugo & Hoby developed their own supply chain of sustainable fabrication shops up and … trusting relationships with your suppliers and partners. Ben will also discuss techniques for taking an idea and making it a reality quickly and efficiently. After the talk, you'll have the opportunity to form working groups and discuss what steps you would need to take if you needed to make your first sale in just 1 week - and …
… series, "Nature's Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services", coordinated by the Center for Business and the Environment at Yale (CBEY). Featured presenter Cliff Sunda , Resident … uses of plants are just a few examples of services we usually receive for free. However, a recent wave of efforts to monetize the value of Ecosystem Services presents an … into this space in hopes of achieving a win-win for the economy and the environment. So, what do Ecosystem Services projects look like? Who are the practitioners involved and what …
… The Business Case for Protecting US Wetlands Featured speaker George Kelly , Founder of the Environmental Banc … and opportunities for developers presented by domestic wetland regulations, and explore how mitigation banking works as a tool to balance conservation and development on multiple … into this space in hopes of achieving a win-win for the economy and the environment. So, what do Ecosystem Services projects look like? Who are the practitioners involved and what …
… Join us for this live and interactive online student panel moderated by Stuart DeCew , Executive Director at … will include: Why did you apply to the joint degree program? Why pursue a joint degree? How has your time at Yale has shaped your professional and personal goals? What are the strengths of both schools? How can you take advantage of and adapt to the …
… reducing wood consumption (e.g. paper, bioenergy, furniture) translates into increased forest conservation? Explore the tensions between economic and ecological drivers forforest … Speakers from the paper and biomass industries, NGOs, and academia will debate how best to conserve our forests. Featuring: Kim Elliman - President and CEO, Open Space … Speakers from the paper and biomass industries, NGOs, and academia will debate how best to conserve our forests. Featuring: Kim Elliman - President and CEO, Open Space …
… cleantech development company in Amsterdam, Netherlands that develops turn-key solutions for energy storage, portable power, and smart-grids. In the summer of 2017, they launched … Philip Gladek (CEO/CTO) and Michael Mareels (Electronics & Data Architect) will showcase their experience in deploying blockchain as well as the trends they see in the energy transition and how Spectral fits into the big picture. Lunch will be provided. …