… team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned bags in partnership with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders … scaling up Lo & Sons’ upcycled tote idea. Perform a life cycle analysis to determine the climate impacts and create a final presentation, along with a written output in the form of …
… the list of events at the Nature+ Pavilion, one immediately caught my eye. The World Resources Institute’s Land & Carbon Lab was developing a first-of-its-kind monitoring system … is key - and we need it everywhere - from working with other countries to tackle the climate crisis to strengthening the innovation ecosystem right here at Yale. And while it … to find partners and opportunities to collaborate with others. We have seen submissions to grants and prizes represent founders from across school and disciplines. Even more …
… words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … design because without that we will have unintended consequences. Systems problems like climatechange need systems solutions. For any planetary innovator considering an idea they’d like …
… Ambition is a word we often hear when it comes to international policy conversations on climate, from the US’ 2030 GHG emission reduction target to the European Union’s 2030 … 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 innovation. At the Japanese pavilion, I … inspiration she was to a generation of folks committed to fighting the climate crisis. Of course, news spreads fast, and on my fairly long sprint to the pavilions, several others had …
… vehicle for innovation. In a panel event hosted at the Nature Pavilion on creating systemic change for a more regenerative economy, panelist Peta Milan Zoomed in from Portugal to talk … to a system. Within regenerative innovation, the focus is on how we think of and understand ourselves as part of a complex system. In a series of slides, Ms. Milan talked about the … that they must add value to be effective. I wanted to check out one of the Action Zone Climate Action Rooms next. The next event there promised to showcase initiatives and …
… 2050.” They’ve done this through publishing 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 the Climate Crisis.” Being the Environmental Innovation Fellow and helping students do just …
… and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable, … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … Carbon and Floe win 2019 Sobotka Seed Stage Grants Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2018Winners Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2017 Winners … Ekaterina Plotnitskaya … …
… for a team of students to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) in partnership with Climate Real Impact Solutions I Acquisition Corporation (“CRIS”), a Special-purpose … by seasoned industry veterans with deep industry experience at the intersection of climatechange and capitalism at firms including NRG, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and General …
… to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and … to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and … to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and …
… school bucket list and I was ecstatic 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 ClimateChange Conference gathered world leaders and countless nonprofits/NGOs, with many believing …