TFD Week

TFD Week at Yale University

February 26 - March 2, 2018

Once a year, The Forests Dialogue’s Steering Committee convenes at Yale University from around the world for their annual meeting. During the week, members of the committee deliver talks, offer direct networking opportunities, and socialize with Yale students, staff and faculty.

Schedule of Events

All listed events are open to the public

Monday, February 26

Time Event Host Location
5:00 - 7:00 pm Kickoff Reception The Forests Dialogue Knobloch Center, Kroon Hall

Tuesday, February 27

Time Event Host Location
12:00 - 1:00 pm Worlds Apart: Panel Discussion on the Differences between Temperate and Tropical Forestry Yale Forest Forum,
International Society of Tropical Foresters,
Society of American Foresters
Marsh Rotunda, Marsh Hall
 
5:30 - 7:00 pm Africa Regional Happy Hour Africa Student Interest Group Student Lounge, Sage Hall
5:30 - 7:00 pm Asia Regional Happy Hour Asia Student Interest Group 301 Prospect St
5:30 - 7:00 pm Latin America Regional Happy Hour Latin America Student Interest Group Marsh Rotunda, Marsh Hall

Wednesday, February 28

Time Event Host Location
2:30 - 4:00 pm Landscape Approach Roundtable Discussion The Forests Dialogue B51, Watson Center
 
4:00 - 5:30 pm Land Tenure Forum Yale Environment Dialogue, Environmental Justice at Yale Student Interest Group Burke Auditorium, Kroon Hall
5:30 - 6:30 pm Land Tenure Forum Reception

Yale Environment Dialogue, Environmental Justice at Yale Student Interest Group

Knobloch Center, Kroon Hall

Thursday, March 1

Time Event Host Location
12:00 - 1:00 pm Yale Forest Forum with Victor Lopez from Ut’z Che’ Guatmeala Yale Forest Forum Room 12, Marsh Hall
 
12:00 - 1:00 pm Understanding Deforestation-Free Panel Discussion The Forests Dialogue Room 321, Kroon Hall

Friday, March 2

Time Event Host Location
12:00 - 1:00 pm Career Development Chat with Steering Committee Members Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Career Development Office, Yale School of Management Career Development Office Student Lounge, Sage Hall
 
3:00 - 4:00 pm Global Forest Watch: The Power of Transparency The Forests Dialogue, The Spatial Collective Room G01, Kroon Hall