Dean Crane Receives Prestigious Biology Prize at Tokyo Ceremony
Peter Crane, the Dean of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, was awarded the 2014 International Prize for Biology during a ceremony held in Tokyo on Sunday.
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Opportunity and Optimism During an Uncertain Time
For some students poised to enter the job market, the political turmoil in Washington, D.C. is adding another layer of uncertainty. But during a two-day job trek in the nation’s capital, F&ES students found reasons for optimism.What Does Sustainability Look Like? New Global Scorecard Will Offer a Glimpse
On June 4, the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) will issue its 12th biennial ranking of 180 countries on how they are performing in terms of environmental health and ecosystem vitality. In an interview, Dan Esty discusses how over the past two decades the EPI has offered a roadmap for sustainability policy.Could You Be a National Geographic Young Explorer?
On April 22, National Geographic will host a workshop at Yale for students interested in its Young Explorers Grant Program. The event will include tips on preparing a good grant application a chance to meet previous awardees whose research reached a wider global audience through the grant program.Yale Conference Explores Links Between Urban Nature and Public Health
The F&ES-based Hixon Center for Urban Ecology and the Yale School of Public Health are hosting a two-day conference, “Urban Nature as a Health Resource,” to explore how improved access to natural areas in urban areas can enhance public health.‘Embracing the Unknown’: F&ES Honors the Class of 2015
The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies on May 18 celebrated its 114th Commencement, awarding diplomas to the 158 members of the Class of 2015.Acting on Their Sentiments: Yale F&ES Celebrates 113th Commencement
Climate Change in Connecticut’s ‘Quiet Corner’
The F&ES-based Quiet Corner Initiative’s first-ever winter seminar brought the impacts of a warming world to northeastern ConnecticutChertow Represents U.S. at G7 Alliance Forum on Industrial ‘Life Cycle’ Concepts
F&ES Prof. Marian Chertow this week is participating in a workshop of the G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency, an invitation-only gathering of international leaders that explores life cycle-related concepts in sustainable supply chain management.Black Faces, White Spaces: Rethinking Assumptions About Race and Environment
Studies suggest that African Americans account for less than 10 percent of visitors to our U.S. national parks. But that doesn’t mean they’re not engaged with the environment, says Carolyn Finney, Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Kentucky.
“Sometimes we make the leap from, ‘We’re not seeing them at the park, so [therefore] they’re notAt F&ES, Rwanda Official Makes Case for Stronger Policy-Academic Partnership
During a visit to F&ES, the Rwandan Minister of Environment said a strengthened Montreal Protocol reflects the importance of a close relationship between policymakers and scientists.Annual Tropical Foresters Conference at Yale Tackles Socio-ecological Complexity
In early February, researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world gathered at Yale to discuss the challenges of deforestation and sustainable livelihoods at the annual International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) conference.Even in Polarized U.S., Sequel to Gore Climate Doc Has Potential to Engage Millions
<span style="font-size: 10px;">“An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” the sequel to “An Inconvenient Truth,” will be screened at 6 p.m. July 28 at the Yale School of Management, 165 Whitney Ave., New Haven. </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/premiere-of-an-inconvenient-sequel-tickets-35946981389?ref=estw" style="font-size: 10px;">More about the event</a>
With his 2006 documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” former Vice President Al Gore helped raise climate change as an issue of concern — at least for some Americans.
For all its success and acclaimA Vision for Sustainability in Tanzania
During a recent meeting convened in southern Tanzania by The Forests Dialogue, a Yale-based program, a range of stakeholders discussed their visions of what a sustainable and thriving landscape looks like.A Greener Africa: Learning from The Legacy of Wangari Maathai
When she arrived at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies last fall, Elizabeth Babalola was aware of the work of Kenya’s Wangari Maathai.