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Architect of Paris Agreement Discusses Nexus of Law and Climate Change

At a recent conversation hosted by the Yale Environmental Dialogue and Yale Law School, former French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius explained the “unprecedented” legal challenges surrounding the climate crisis and called on nations to “urgently” fulfill their obligations set by the Paris Agreement.

Yale Environmental Dialogue Inspires ‘Big Ideas’ in Response to Global Challenges

In a workshop hosted by the Yale Environmental Dialogue, dozens of leaders from across many professional sectors gathered to share their big ideas for tackling global environmental challenges.

Yale Environmental Dialogue Aims to Inform Public Debate and Policy

The Yale Environmental Dialogue, an F&ES initiative that aims to inject new energy and fresh thinking into the national conversation about sustainability related issues, recently hosted the first in a series of national events.

Paris Climate Talks Chair Headlines Inaugural Yale Environmental Dialogue

The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies on Sunday, Sept. 17 will host former French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius during the inaugural Yale Environmental Dialogue (YED).

Why Denmark Wants to Be a ‘Frontrunner’ in the Fight Against Climate Change

Despite a small carbon footprint, Denmark is an innovator in the environmental realm. Dan Jørgensen, the country’s minister for climate, energy, and utilities, recently visited YSE to explain why the country wants to be a leader in the global fight against climate change.

‘The more you put into the Yale experience, the more you get out’

Quite by design, Robert Little ’20 M.E.M. got the most out of his time at F&ES.

A Better Planet: New Book Offers Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future

The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies this week released a book, “A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future,” in which dozens of experts share their suggestions for tackling global environmental challenges.

To Tackle Environmental Threats, New Thinking — and More Voices — Needed

Effective strategies to confront the vast environmental threats facing the planet require a new way of talking about these challenges — and who is invited to the conversation — panelists said last week during an event in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Yale Environmental Dialogue.

YED Explores ‘Big Ideas’ as Kickoff To Climate Week in New York City

The Yale Environmental Dialogue, an F&ES-based initiative that aims to add new energy to the national conversation about environmental issues, hosted an event at the Yale Club of New York to kick off Climate Week NYC.

Forum on Religion and Ecology Launches Partnership with UN Environment Programme

A new partnership between the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology and the UNEP’s “Faith for Earth” initiative will highlight the moral and practical contributions of the world’s religions to addressing the planet’s mounting environmental challenges.

More than Just Talk: F&ES Initiative Aims to Take ‘Dialogue’ to Next Level

The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, building on its standing as a respected source of environmental knowledge and leadership, this semester introduced the Yale Environmental Dialogue, a series that will convene leading thinkers and decision-makers on issues related to sustainability.

New Values: Online Yale Summit to Explore Shift in Corporate Sustainability

At COP25, Students Will Help Forge Solutions to Global Climate Challenge

More than 40 members of the Yale community, including 38 students from F&ES, will be in Madrid next month for COP25, the annual “conference of the parties” hosted by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Making History: Yale Students, Faculty Help Drive Success at Paris Climate Talks

For the dozens of Yale students, faculty, and staff who were in Paris for the landmark climate talks this month, it was more than just a rare chance to watch history unfold up close. They helped make history.