Alexis Abramson Appointed Next Dean of the Columbia Climate School
An expert in sustainable energy technology and advanced energy research, Abramson is currently Dean of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. She will begin her tenure at Columbia on January 1,...
View ArticleSummer Highlights From Climate and Society Graduates
Students from the MA in Climate and Society program reflect on their summer internships.
View ArticleAlumni Spotlight: Developing Tools for Humanitarian Action
Elaine Angeles is dedicated to driving change by better utilizing scientific forecasts and early warning systems to support vulnerable populations.
View ArticleOne Climate and Society Student’s Journey of Resilience
In South Sudan and Uganda, Anyieth Philip Ayuen experienced the devastating effects of natural disasters firsthand. At the Climate School, he hopes to learn how to fight the global climate crisis...
View ArticleColumbia Climate School Launches New M.S. in Climate Program
The new degree provides core climate knowledge, applied learning, skill-building and professional development, all while integrating climate justice and equity throughout the curriculum.
View ArticleUrban Ecology in Action: Field Lessons From Randall’s Island to Bronx Park East
On a field trip to Randall’s Island, River Park and Bronx Park East, MPA-ESP students saw first-hand the complex balance needed to maintain and restore natural environments within a dynamic urban setting.
View ArticleReviving Nature in the City: Lessons From Urban Green Space Restoration
MPA-ESP students took field trips to Pelham Bay Park and Shirley Chisholm State Park to learn more about the importance of preserving urban green spaces.
View ArticleRemembering Richard Deckelbaum
Jessica Fanzo and Shauna Downs remember their friend and pioneering global heath researcher, Richard Deckelbaum.
View ArticleAmplifying Youth Voices in Sustainable Planning
In this pre-college workshop, students explore the critical role that sustainable development, planning and design play in building community resilience.
View ArticleNavigating Nonprofits: A Summer Internship on Capitol Hill
Working at a DC-based environmental nonprofit convinced this student to pursue a career in environmental policy.
View ArticleUnlocking Climate Finance: Navigating Challenges, Tools and Strategies for a...
A professional learning workshop will teach participants from diverse backgrounds all about the complexities and opportunities for climate finance.
View ArticleClimate School Announces Faculty Tenured in 2024
Four professors joined Columbia Climate School's tenured faculty this year.
View ArticleColumbia Climate School Announces New Dual Degree with the Graduate School of...
By integrating climate expertise with architecture and urban design, the MS in Climate and the MS in Architecture and Urban Design program equips students with the tools to build sustainable and...
View ArticleDiscover Climate LIVE K12 Sessions for 2024-2025
In the Climate LIVE video series, experts from across the Columbia Climate School discuss topics in climate and sustainability for grade school and university students, educators, parents and the public.
View ArticleNew Opportunities at Columbia’s Climate School to Shape Sustainable...
New undergrad programs and a change in leadership underscore the Climate School's multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to sustainability.
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Bridging Environmental Justice with Sustainable Energy
MPA-ESP student Jada Johnson believes in the power of policy to drive meaningful and sustainable solutions for historically underserved communities.
View ArticleA New M.S. in Climate Program Focuses on Disaster Management
A Q&A with Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School, about the unique certificate program and its holistic approach to...
View ArticleA Climate and Society Student on Environmentalism and Collaboration With...
Olivia Palma is passionate about understanding the link between people, the environment and climate change, especially for at-risk communities.
View ArticleEnsuring Emergency Management Training Translates into Action
Researchers at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness and the New School discuss an approach for evaluating the effectiveness of disaster management training.
View ArticleLearning From History To Help Guide the Future of NYC’s Crucial Watershed
While persistent drought conditions threaten the NYC water supply, Columbia students prepare to step up to the challenge.
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