Environment & Climate
See how our programs are doing business for good in these articles and insights related to climate and environment.
Warming climate, not herd size, is biggest threat to rangelands
Researchers found that while larger herds can slightly reduce rangeland productivity in Mongolia from year to year, weather and climate have a much bigger effect
As farm jobs decline, food industry work holds steady
Study finds farm jobs shrink as nations grow wealthier, but food industry work holds steady — with better pay and wider gender gaps.
Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience
Six projects led by Cornell and The Nature Conservancy researchers have been awarded grants from Cornell Atkinson.
Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices
Legislative support for solar projects in New York state has increased the price of farmland near energy infrastructure and could disincentivize the use of land for farming.
Finance meets climate at Cornell panel
Finance can bridge the gap between climate science and business decision-making – and communication, innovation and education are critical, according to experts convened during Climate Week 2025.
Leading with Purpose: Esohe Denise Odaro’s Journey in Sustainable Finance
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Esohe Denise Odaro MBA ’09, head of sustainability at PAI Partners.
Wolf Advises US Senate on Aging Population of American Farmers
Professor and ag economist Chris Wolf testified on why farmers are the nation’s oldest workforce and how to encourage younger people to work in agriculture.
Innovating for Impact: Pioneering Sustainability in the Toy Industry
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Jessica Rolph ’97, MBA ’04, cofounder and CEO of Lovevery.
Refurbished Fridges Expand Access to Fresh Food at Regional Pantries
Two teams of students in the Dyson School worked with Whirlpool to place refurbished refrigerators on campus and in high need areas around the region.