Events
Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy
05.07.08 The Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy [Conference Website] will take place at Yale University, New Haven, May 10-11, 2008, in the margins of the 16th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. The event brings together academic experts and practitioners...
Energy, the Environment and National Service – Building a Stronger America
04.21.08 Excerpts from Congressman Shay’s Biography: (more information found at www.house.gov/shays) In his over three decades of public service, Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT) has distinguished himself as a committed advocate for the constituents of the Fourth District, a dedicated leader in the...
Environment, Democracy, and Peace
04.21.08 Wangari Maathai 2004 Nobel Peace Laureate Founder, the Green Belt Movement April 25, 2008 2:00 pm Event is Open to the Public Levinson Auditorium - Yale Law School - 127 Wall Street View Larger Map Please contact the F&ES Dean’s Office for further information: 203-432-5109 or...
Conference of Governors
04.16.08 Governors from across the United States will meet at Yale University on April 17 and 18 to review state-level programs to combat global climate change and to develop a strategy for future action. Conference Agenda Conference Background Press Release The gathering will also celebrate the...
Yale Sustainability Summit 2008
03.31.08 Panel Discussion Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Yale: What Can A University Really Do About Sustainability? Departmental Events (open to the Yale community) Events include: Sustainable Event Standards Yale’s Evolution to LEED Certified Laboratory Renovations Recycling at...
2008 Doctoral Conference
02.27.08 Friday, February 29, 2008 8:45 am—5:30 pm Bowers Auditorium in Sage Hall 205 Prospect Street 8:45 am Breakfast 9:00 am Welcome, Dr. Gaboury Benoit 9:15 am Environmental Quality and Management Panel Katrina Jessoe Improved Source, Improved Quality?: Demand for Clean Drinking Water...
Reunion Weekend 2008 – May 15-18
02.21.08 Registration is closed! Question? Please contact Kath Schomaker at 203-432-5108 or alumni.fes@yale.edu
Designing Green
This week there is a double-feature installment of the lecture series The Challenges and Opportunities of Going Green: The Case of Kroon Hall. Four members of the multifaceted design team will shed light on the design process and considerations for the architecture and landscaping of Kroon Hall.
Foundations to Discuss Funding to Combat Climate Change
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, representatives from four leading private foundations will discuss how their organizations have helped fund and create
Yale Conference to Examine Religion and Ecology Alliance
The conference, “Renewing Hope: Pathways of Religious Environmentalism,” comes at a time of increasing awareness of climate change and for the need to address environmental challenges from within the religious traditions. Over the course of four days, scholars, theologians and other religious leaders will examine their traditions’ environmental ethics and practice. In addition, pressing issues related to water, climate change, energy and eco-design will be discussed with expert facilitators.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
During a day hike in Blue John Canyon near Moab, Utah, an 800-pound boulder pinned Aron Ralston’s right forearm to the canyon wall crushing it. Guest Speaker: Wednesday 6pm, Feb 6, Bowers Auditorium
The Greening of Yale and Beyond
A symposium on the sustainable initiatives which are under way at Yale, and how they reflect the wider trends worldwide.
