All That Yale Is & All That Yale Does

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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

Lea Winter | Photo By Tony Fiorini

YPS Core Programs

YPS programs create pathways to turn ambition into impact, including through grants, fellowships, and awards.

Our Action Areas

We focus our efforts on key challenge areas, where solutions are most urgently needed.

Knowledge to Impact

Leveraging expertise from every corner of the university to meet the needs of people and planet.

Steering Committee Report

Mobilizing education, research, and operations to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss & social challenges.

Yale @ Climate Week NYC

This year, Yale @ Climate Week NYC will take place September 24-25 at The Yale Club of New York City in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Hosted by Yale Planetary Solutions, dozens of innovative sessions will be held in conjunction with Climate Week NYC and the United Nations General Assembly. Join us for a program that spotlights and drives forward scalable and transformative climate solutions.

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Recent News & Insights

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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Upcoming Events

  • YPS Visioning Summit 2050

    In-person

    Yale Schwarzman Center Presidents’ Room

    9:30 am - 1:00 pm | October 10, 2025

  • Yale @ Climate Week NYC

    In-person

    From September 24 to 25, 2025, Yale @ Climate Week NYC will bring together thought leaders, activists, scholars, students, and innovators…

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