A Mission for Planetary Solutions
Our work catalyzes planetary solutions through all that Yale is, from our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, to our buildings, collections, and campus, and all that Yale does—teaching, learning, researching, building, operating, convening, investing, and leading.
Through support for diverse course offerings, development of new academic centers, and a presence at major climate-focused events, YPS engages the entire Yale community and our partners worldwide.
YPS runs its own core programming and works in service of university-wide sustainability and climate progress.
Lea Winter | Photo By Tony Fiorini
Recent News & Insights
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Thriving Futures through Games, Film, and Fiction: A Recap of Sci X Sci‑Fi 2026
Building on last year’s launch, Sci X Sci‑Fi 2026 brought together designers, filmmakers, and writers to explore thriving futures.
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Cell Biology’s Fantastic Voyage to Planet Earth
A nascent group of researchers sees planetary health as an urgent reason to bridge the molecular and planetary scales.
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Yale Writing Contest Seeks Ideas for Sustainability, and ‘Optimism’
As a part of the 2026 Sci X Sci-Fi program, Yale Planetary Solutions is hosting a flash fiction contest for New Haven college students.
“With all that Yale is and all that Yale does, this initiative is transforming knowledge into meaningful action and real-world impact. It is a catalyst, a convener, and a testing ground for the ideas, technologies, and partnerships that will shape a more sustainable and equitable future.”
Yale University President Maurie McInnis and Provost Scott Strobel
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Where Will You Join Us in Making an Impact?
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A Global, High-Resolution, Integrated Model of the Economy, Climate, and Weather
This model will integrate a spatial model of the economic impacts of climate change with the Norwegian Earth System Model.
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A Novel Species-selective Rodenticide: a Humane, Environmentally Safe Solution to Protect Biodiversity and Agriculture
Traditional rodenticides have caused raptor decline and endangered species loss leading to proposed legislation banning their use.
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Activating Tenants to Advocate for Energy Justice: Barriers and Solutions
There is an urgent need to identify strategies to overcome barriers to low-income rental housing energy efficiency…
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Activists vs. Apathists: Understanding The Psychological Drivers Of Teenagers’ Pro-Climate Behavior
Any solution to climate change will involve behavior change — both in energy consumption and at the ballot box.
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Addressing Climate Change Through the Music of Bird Murmuration
Compositions can powerfully depict natural phenomena, such as cyclic systems, climate trends, or mass movements among animals.
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Addressing Energy, Health, Jobs, Nutrition, Soil Health, Water, and Climate Change Through an Integrated Bioeconomy Approach
In arid, resource-stressed regions, tree planting can ease multiple challenges at once.
