Honoring Earth Day, Every Day
Fletcher continues to be at the forefront of important conversations about climate and climate action, from informing international policy to spearheading groundbreaking research that drives climate transition strategies.
In honor of Earth Day this month, we invite you to learn from Fletcher climate champions and leading experts about where we are, where we’re going and what it will take to ensure a healthy, sustainable planet Earth.
Massachusetts Climate Summit
Confronting the Climate Crisis: Global Solutions, Local Action
Join U.S. Senator Ed Markey, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, AG81, Fletcher Dean Rachel Kyte and Fletcher Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy
Kelly Sims Gallagher, along with leading environmental experts for a special, in-person multi-event Massachusetts Climate Summit on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Fletcher Perspectives
Faculty Reflections
Rachel Kyte: Sustainable cooling that doesn't warm the planet | TED Talk
Barbara Kates-Garnick, Professor of Practice and senior research fellow at The Fletcher School, is a leading authority on energy, policy, the environment and clean technology.
Alumni Perspectives
Alicia Pérez-Porro, PhD, MSc. (GMAP 21) is a marine biologist connecting ocean and climate action, gender equality and science diplomacy for a more sustainable future.
Student Perspectives
Vishal Manve MALD’23: Moving to net-zero targets is a matter of security: COP26 President Alok Sharma speaks at The Fletcher School
Qi Qi and Hengrui Liu, predoctoral scholars: Competitive Power Market – The Missing Piece Bridging China’s Short-Term Energy Realities and Long-term Climate Ambitions
Emily Dahl, MGA '23: Evaluating the COP 26 Deforestation Pledge
Staff Reflections
Zydenka Myslikova is a postdoctoral scholar whose interests include clean energy technology innovation and climate policy. Transforming for the Earth and humanity.
Abay Yimere is a postdoctoral scholar and practitioner in sustainable development, green growth, climate change and foreign investment. Invest in our Planet, Invest in the Triple Nexus
Tufts Earth Advocates Series
Investing in Cleaner Energy to Reduce Climate Change
Kartikeya Singh directs funds to projects that promote climate-friendly power and training for green jobs
Managing Wilderness in Iceland as Climate Change Melts Its Glaciers
Fletcher alumna Audrey Ingolfsdottir balances tourism and environmental protection as board chair of Vatnajokull National Park
Executive Education
Summer Courses
As part of Fletcher’s Summer Executive Education series, Dean Rachel Kyte will teach a short online course Understanding the Dynamics of Climate Action in 2022. Applications are due by May 1.