… communities adapt to these changing conditions with sustainable development? A new report from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, in partnership with the Connecticut … these facilities provide safe living and working environments, affordable access to power, and accessible community space. In the event of a natural disaster, these hubs would … serve as central locations for emergency shelter, communication coordination, and backup power for refrigeration, charging stations, medical equipment, and more: “Beyond providing …
… This summer, I was incredibly honored to be the first undergraduate from Yale to work as a Nature-based Solutions Intern at the World Business Council for … feedback during our weekly check-ins. I will always remember our meaningful conversations from effective stakeholder engagement within the NbS space to considerations for graduate … among stakeholders. One must learn to communicate effectively with business leaders, policymakers, and particularly local communities to implement nature-based solutions. With …
… Climate tech startup Banofi , created by a graduate student from Yale University, is using banana waste from India to make a sustainable leather alternative. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports. … alternative leather Body Climate tech startup Banofi , created by a graduate student from Yale University, is using banana waste from India to make a sustainable leather …
… Alison, a Master of Environmental Management Candidate specializing in Environmental Policy Analysis and Climate Change Science and Solutions, wants to be at the forefront of … a just transition would start by being all-inclusive. It would have to consider all people from all backgrounds and locations and will leave no one out of the conversation and plan of … addressing the clean energy needs of communities that have historically been excluded from the climate conversation and are facing the burdens of climate change the greatest. …
… not just react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting traditional … if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities - from New Haven to Hong Kong - we realized that we must first know those we are working with. … grad school was like this,” remarked one of the 2050 Fellows cheerfully as she departed from a gathering this past spring. Many others nodded in agreement and chimed in with their …
… sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day … Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city and … WBCSD Internships Moving the Needle: An Exploration of Sustainable Fashion Related News The missing 45%: The role of circularity within climate disclosure … Sofia John … Carolina …
… '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and demonstrate that biology can be scaled as a technology - in other words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversation with Executive … '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and demonstrate that …
… for growth. We believe in meeting people where they are. Over the years, we have learned from and supported remarkable people in our community who have been personally and … and just transition to a clean economy. Through our online programs, we seek to build a powerful network that is reflective of our diverse world. We welcomed Resident Fellow Tagan … and organizations like ours. As we push forward, the systems that marginalize and harm women and non-binary individuals, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks and others will push back. Right now, …
… a conference table at a San Francisco VC investor’s office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses her investments on companies that bring ownership and … to choose its source. Most rural electric coops run on coal, or oil - resources extracted from sacred ecosystems. The use of these resources doesn’t feel aligned with traditional … for the investor how the electric grid currently underserves their people. The Office of Indian Energy reports that 23% of tribal communities are not connected to the grid, and only …
… an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of sustainable fashion requires help from … but brand’s need to be transparent. On the brand and company side, it seems some policy intervention may have to be made to be successful. For a 3 trillion-dollar industry, … forced to be transparent it’s not simply the actual courts they should worry about, but the powerful court of public opinion. Like any conference, the most important takeaways come …