… going to help me finance energy projects?” And so some skepticism took hold. The very next day, we were to complete a “Purpose-Driven Leadership” Workbook. I wasn’t sure about the … the energy policy coursework. For 8 weeks we covered a multitude of historical and present-day aspects of energy policy, though given my background, it all felt to me like a solid … to the Questions of My Younger Self Leaning into Change - How I Came to the FDCE program Building Professional Networks in the Pandemic Era On the FDCE Community … Jamie Michael …
… you here?” This got me to thinking, what had gotten me to this program, to this place? As a lifelong city kid, I grew up knowing only a few green places - my Mom’s garden and my local … my community and sanctuary for over half my life. I started as a junior camp counselor, eventually working my way up to lead my own beekeeping classes for high schoolers. When my … Change - How I Came to the FDCE program Working, Studying and Trying to Make a Difference Building Professional Networks in the Pandemic Era On the FDCE Community … Sara Kuse … In …
… with key stakeholders including CEO Jan Lo and others, perform research and conduct life cycle analysis to determine the best way to set up a circular supply chain for Lo & … a plan to establish a supply chain for scaling up Lo & Sons’ upcycled tote idea. Perform a life cycle analysis to determine the climate impacts and create a final presentation, along … Stages of Work: Interview key stakeholders Map out existing supply chain Perform life cycle analysis Design a circular supply chain Synthesize information into a …
… plenaries and the pavilions of each party, here’s what I found. Reflections from Day 1 I got off my train from Edinburgh to Glasgow with a sense of excitement, the strong … negotiations at every COP, organizations and countries from around the world host side events and talks at their pavilions. As I perused the list of events at the Nature+ … Agency (AUDA) and WRI. The Land and Carbon Lab is a new project spearheaded by WRI, building on their previous work with the Global Forest Watch . Their aim is to create a …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s … first innovation hub was started in Gothenburg, Sweden, where they converted an old factory building into a space for innovation for 400 of their technical and business experts within … from it all kinds of products including vodka, perfume and hand sanitiser, with the eventual goal of scaling up enough to produce jet fuel. These transformative innovations …
… A clear case of taking bold, innovative action driven by ambition. And throughout Day 3 of my time at COP26, I heard stories that made me ponder the role of ambition in … of the world. After this conversation, I wanted to see ambition in action. Several side events were closed to an in-person audience, with only organizers and speakers allowed into the room. This meant that I had to find a good spot to stream the event I was interested in on the COP26 online platform, and I knew the perfect place, quiet …
… support. And intrapreneurship can also be an effective vehicle for innovation. In a panel event hosted at the Nature Pavilion on creating systemic change for a more regenerative … and I was curious to see if I might discover another model of innovation on the same day. What I didn’t know was that the next couple of hours would also include the opportunity … work you have no idea about. That conversation might just change the trajectory of your life! 7549 COP26 Day 4: The Importance of Intrapreneurship … Dec 14, 2021 COP26 Day 4: The …
… if net zero by 2050 is to be achieved. This mind-boggling number set the backdrop for an event on Day 5 of COP26 at the Business Pavilion. The Business Pavilion was hosted by the We Mean … guides for businesses and advocating for policy changes, including aat COP26. The event drew me in with its title – “Innovating Our Way to Net-Zero: How Startups Can Solve …
… winners of the 2021 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable, for-profit businesses. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka … winners of the 2021 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable, for-profit businesses. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka … winners of the 2021 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable, for-profit businesses. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka …
… when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United Nations … open pavilions throughout the conference Each country had its own pavilion where daily events were organized around specific topics. Then there were the side events which were typically organized by businesses and nonprofits/NGOs. With at least 40-50 …