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Army Veteran and Environmental Advocate: A Sustainability Science Student’s...

Olivia Colton reflects on her experience in the military and how it connects with her education in environmental conservation.

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From Fission to Fusion: A Sustainability Student’s Quest for a Greener Future

Brian Kim, a health physicist at Columbia University, witnessed many natural disasters living in Oregon and New York City. As a current student in the Sustainability Management program, he wants to...

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How One Sustainable Development Student Balances Academics and Athletics

When she’s not studying for her classes in the Undergraduate Sustainable Development program, Phoebe Anderson is running with Columbia’s cross-country team.

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Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School

On May 10th, Climate and Society students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments during a challenging and illuminating year.

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A Glimpse at the Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains Program

Students from around the globe spent two weeks in Vermont learning about current issues and solutions in climate change.

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Sheila Foster Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental...

Foster, a visiting professor of climate at Columbia Climate School, was honored by the prestigious organization for her career achievements.

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Faculty Announcement: Sheila Foster Appointed Professor of Climate

Sheila Foster has been appointed a tenured professor of climate at the Climate School. 

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Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers

Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin, from the class of 2024, share their experience, post-graduation plans and advice to current students.

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Reimagining the Future: The Climate Imaginarium Opens on Governors Island

The Imaginarium brings together diverse organizations and individuals to engage the public through climate storytelling and interdisciplinary arts from May to November.

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Alumni Spotlight: A Journey from Climate Conservation to Corporate Consulting

Alicia Kurnia Liono talks about her background in wildlife conservation and biology, and why she chose to pursue sustainable finance and consulting. 

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New Courses Will Lead the Way on Climate Resilience and Equitable Disaster...

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.

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From ‘Asthma Alley’ to Green Spaces: A Field Trip with South Bronx Unite

MPA-ESP students learned about the complex environmental justice issues at play in the South Bronx, and how community groups are advocating for change.

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Alumni Spotlight: Charting a Flight Path to Sustainability

As the grandson of a former NYC cab driver, Gary Weinstein has long been fascinated by the unique opportunities and challenges urban transportation can offer.

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Blending Climate Action with Finance

A rising senior at Columbia, Emine Taha is studying sustainable development and putting her skills into practice by interning as a climate finance summer analyst.

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High School Students Learn About Microplastic Pollution in Eco Ambassador...

New Jersey students spent two days at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory studying microplastics and how they affect the world around us.

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Student Spotlight: Prioritizing Environmental Justice and Urban Green Space

Aditya Mistry has pursued environmentalism through many different lenses. He brings his varied real-world experiences to the MPA-ESP program.

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Climate School Appoints Five New Faculty Members

New faculty members from a variety of disciplines will add to the breadth of Climate School education programs.

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Venetian Ventures: Exploring Sustainable Development Through Fellowships in...

Two Columbia students reflect on their unique experiences learning about sustainability in Venice.

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Student Spotlight: Paying It Forward to Her Community

María Florencia Pérez hopes to make a real difference in regions affected by climate change, particularly in her home country of Argentina.

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From India to Barbados: Insights from the Climate School’s Earth Month...

Three students reflect on their research experience in climate and health, environmental justice mapping and sustainable coffee practices.

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