Ben Furnas Reflects on Climate Week NYC

Camille Blevins (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology)

…and Evolutionary Biology working with Dr. Jed Sparks. Blevins’ research focuses on methane flux dynamics within coastal tidal wetlands during major environmental disturbances, such as sea-level rise. The proposed work…

Tim Benton

…sustainable, working within the broader areas of ecology, natural resources, and climate change impacts – but increasingly also addressing public health, trade and geo-politics. His work on sustainability has recently…

Karrie Denniston

…working to preserve the natural capital found in forests, oceans, land, and waterways. Prior to joining Walmart, Karrie served as the Vice President of National Programs at Feeding America, the…

Investigating the Financial Impact of Extreme Weather on Midwestern Farmers over Time and by Farming System (EDF)

…change and agricultural financial risk. Cornell Investigators: Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, Dyson School EDF Investigators: Maggie Monast, Director of Working Lands; Vincent Gauthier; Dave McLaughlin, Economist Other: Jenny Ifft, Kansas State University…

Wildlife-Friendly Beef

…that does not completely depend on fences could open global markets for farmers living with wildlife, enhancing livelihood opportunities from both agriculture and sustainable ecotourism. Working with partners in Botswana,…

Max Zhang

…be more distributed, most energy services will be delivered to customers via the electric grid, and electric power systems, transportation systems and building systems are seamlessly integrated. Working with community…

Conservation Incentive Programs for Latin America

…environmentally sustainable practices—growing coffee and other crops beneath trees, for example—can support struggling rural communities, restore degraded land, slow forest loss, and help countries meet international carbon commitments. Working with…

Wild Seafood, Healthy Harvest

…the dominant policy tool for managing seafloor impact. Improved fishing gear that reduces bottom contact may provide a biologically and economically sustainable alternative. Working with fishery managers and fishing industry…

Repair and Redress: Growing the Repertoire of Community-led Climate Justice (AVF Supplement)

This project provides additional support for the 2021 AVF, Expanding the Repertoire of Community-led Climate Justice Practices, supporting collaborations with three groups of external experts: one with situated and intimate…