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.
View ArticleFrom 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...
View ArticleHow 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.
View ArticleCongratulations 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.
View ArticleA 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.
View ArticleSheila 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.
View ArticleFaculty Announcement: Sheila Foster Appointed Professor of Climate
Sheila Foster has been appointed a tenured professor of climate at the Climate School.
View ArticleTwo 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.
View ArticleReimagining 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.
View ArticleAlumni 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.
View ArticleNew 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.
View ArticleFrom ‘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.
View ArticleAlumni 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.
View ArticleBlending 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.
View ArticleHigh 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.
View ArticleStudent 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.
View ArticleClimate School Appoints Five New Faculty Members
New faculty members from a variety of disciplines will add to the breadth of Climate School education programs.
View ArticleVenetian Ventures: Exploring Sustainable Development Through Fellowships in...
Two Columbia students reflect on their unique experiences learning about sustainability in Venice.
View ArticleStudent 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.
View ArticleFrom 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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