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… 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 … 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 & Sons’ bags. The process will be …
… My name is Urvi Talaty and I work as the Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale. I’m always on the lookout for new models of innovation within existing organizations or emerging … 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 … Partnership could support countries to use accurate data to enhance their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions. With the launch of the Land & Carbon Lab at #COP26 …
… 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 … about when approaching the issue. And innovation also needs support to be scaled up. One way to provide that support - harnessing the power of business. For example, in the carbon … in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, not all the solutions they fund might work, but as companies with seemingly little …
… 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 … 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 …
… It’s all good to talk about finding new ways to innovate and new models for putting ideas into action, but existing organizations … 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 … action and making an intervention that has real impact by identifying the right leverage points. I was pleasantly surprised to see something familiar on the next slide. It was …
… leaps in clean energy investment and innovation, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency. Investments in net-zero between 2016 and 2020 totaled about $1.2 … for policy changes, including aat COP26. The event drew me in with its title – “Innovating OurWay to Net-Zero: How Startups Can Solve the Climate Crisis.” Being the Environmental …
… 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, … two winners of this year's Sobotka Prize include a platform that helps with the transition towards a plant-based diet and a supplier of lotus silk. David Sobotka (BA ’78) is … 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, …
… 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 … For this project, students will conduct a deep-dive of the ever-maturing utility-scale solar, wind, and battery power markets. Whilst there are numerous developers, investors, and … Vice Presidents at CRIS on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to gauge progress and provide two-way feedback over the course of the semester. They will also have opportunities both at the …
… 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 … Sophie Beckham (Master of Forestry '02) is the Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper Company, where she leads its sustainability strategy to advance its vision of … 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 …
… 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 … as those in power tend to, and continue to be, men. Beyond impact, men also contribute more towards climate change: New York Times reporter Lauren Jackson declares that, “men have a … on gender as climate change will not be solved without empowering women. My three key takeaways for the conference include: There was a significant lack of progress on gender. The …