Topics / Urban Ecology and Environmental Design
Greening Pakistan's Cities
Nostalgically, most Pakistanis salute President Ayub Khan for his vision in establishing the capital city of Islamabad. Apart from its abysmal airport, which pales in comparison to Lahore and Karachi’s lavish terminals, Islamabad is often mentioned by expatriate Pakistanis to…
Aldeafeliz Ecovillage
ALDEAFELIZ ECOVILLAGE: Finding happy ways to live sustainably Why an ecovillage? You might have dreamed of a lifestyle where you are closer to nature, and live as a community, where the values of respect for people, nature, and self are…
The Ecology of Walmart
By Saleem H. Ali Introduction Corporations have often been described in organismic terms because of their capacity for impact on the environment and some of their behavioral attributes such as resource consumption, waste generation and growth. Corporate unions or mergers…
Eco-Rating System Created for Land Development
The Land and Natural Development (LAND) Code: Guidelines for Sustainable Land Development, published by John Wiley & Sons, provides architects, engineers, landscape architects, developers and city officials with a science-based rating system that awards either a silver, gold or platinum…The Collaborative Urban Environmental Crisis Management Research Project (UECM) in China
Y. Song May 9, 2007 Research Scholar Yajie Song initiated the Collaborative Urban Environmental Crisis Management Research Project (UECM) as PI, his mentor Professor William Burch of Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (FES) as Co-PI along with their…SAGE Magazine Volume II, Issue I
This is SAGE's third magazine. For more information contact sagemagazine@yale.eduSAGE Magazine Volume I, Issue II
This is SAGE's second magazine. For more information contact sagemagazine@yale.edu
Biophilic Design: Opening the Door to Nature
New Podcast: Stephen Kellert, Tweedy Ordway Professor of Social Ecology, explains the concept of biophilia, which is the inherent human affinity for the natural environment, and how it relates to built environment. According to Professor Kellert, isolation and alienation from…Water & Sanitation Symposium meeting
Please join us for the discussion on the development of a FES Water and Sanitation Symposium for Spring 2007. Janine M.H. Selendy, Chairman and President, Horizon International, Yale University, will lead and present ideas for the proposed symposium which will…Behind Closed Doors: A Discussion with Yale World Fellows on Public-Private Partnerships
Behind Closed Doors: A Discussion with Yale World Fellows on Public-Private Partnerships Tuesday, Nov 7th, 5:00-6:30 Sage Lounge, 205 Prospect St Tung Ngo (Managing Partner, VILAF Lawyers) Sem Shikongo (Chief Development Planner, Nambia) Jessica Faieta (Director, Office of the Deputy…
Stephen Kellert Wins Research Award
Yale professor Stephen Kellert [profile] has won the North American Association for Environmental Education award for “Outstanding Contributions to Research.” Kellert, Tweedy Ordway Professor of Social Ecology at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, will be presented the…
Sentinels
2006 Student Internship - The ubiquitous construction in the capital city is representative of the country’s rapid economic progress marked by a 9% annual increase in GDP. Air pollution is also a trademark of Beijing, which ranks second only to…
Cleaner Stoves for Traditional Mexican Cooking
2006 Student Internship Each year, indoor smoke kills almost 2 million people worldwide - more than malaria. Yet, in rural Mexico, most families still use indoor, open wood fires for cooking. Researchers at the Grupo Interdisciplinario de Tecnologia Rural Apropriada…Introducing myself
Dear Friends in the Latin American Network, It is a pleasure to be part of this great group of people. Thanks to all those who helped create this network that holds so much potential. I will take this occasion to…Workshop on Strategies for the Future of Conservation - Background Materials
These materials were prepared for a conference sponsored by the Berkley Program on Strategies for the Future of Conservation at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Tarrytown, New York June 8 – 10, 2006
Global Perspectives on Large Dams
The conference is open to all: Yale Students, Faculty, and Staff free Public $35New Haven Green Map 2006
The Green Map System is a globally connected eco-cultural program for community sustainability. Learn about the natural resources of New Haven using the New Haven Green Map. Free copies are available from the Urban Resources Initiative; call 203-432-6570 or uri@yale.edu…Yale to Offer ‘Green’ Building Design and Development Program
A new advanced-degree program that puts a “green” spin on architectural design will be offered at Yale University in the fall. “Few universities are in a position to do this better than Yale,” said Robert Stern, dean of the Yale…Industrial Ecology - Related Links
Other sites at Yale Industrial Environmental Management (IEM) Program Journal of Industrial Ecology International Society for Industrial Ecology Yale Working Papers on Solid Waste Policy Corporate Environmental Leadership Seminar Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy Hixon Center for Urban…SAGE Magazine Volume I, Issue I
This is SAGE's first magazine. For more information contact sagemagazine@yale.eduCourse Descriptions - Social and Political Ecology
Courses offered by the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies are described below. The letters “a” and “b” following the course numbers indicate fall- and spring-term courses respectively. Bracketed courses will not be offered during the academic year. Project courses…
Institutions and the Urban Environment in Developing Countries
Carlos A. Linares 67 pages, 2003 Order a print copy
Livability and Smart Growth
Hooper Brooks and Julia Parzen 118 pages, 2006 Order a print copy
The LAND Code
EDITORS Diana Balmori, Yale School of Architecture Gaboury Benoit, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies This working paper is no longer available. It has been updated and expanded and published as a book by Wiley. Click here to order…
Hixon Center for Urban Ecology
The Mission of the Hixon Center is to understand and enhance the urban environment. It pursues this objective by providing an interdisciplinary context for scholars and practitioners to pursue research, teaching and applied activities, emphasizing various themes including: Interdisciplinary urban…
Restoration of an Urban Salt Marsh
David G. Casagrande, Editor Order a print copy
Bridges to Sustainability: Business and Government
Luis Gomez-Echeverri, Editor Order a print copyUrban Ecology and Environmental Design
This faculty group works under the premise that the ecological integrity of urban ecosystems has a profound impact on urban health, productivity, and quality of life. They believe that students must have a grounding in new theoretical and practical understanding,…Selected Publications
“International Investment Law and Renewable Energy,” with J. Ronk, chapter in the report of the Renewable Energy and International Law Project (forthcoming) “Emerging Markets for Ecosystem Services: Lessons from Panama,” co-editor with S. Anisfeld, D. Newcomer, M. Fotos, Special Issue…Berkley Gift for the Future of Conservation
Goals The Berkley Gift for the Future of Conservation is – Designed to support the efforts of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) and other, similar organizations to develop and apply new, innovative strategies for…
Developing Industrial Ecosystems
Marian Chertow, Editor Michelle Portlock, Assistant Editor Order a print copy
