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Congratulations to the 2026 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School

On May 15, M.A. in Climate and Society and M.S. in Climate Finance students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments.

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Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026

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Upcoming Events

• Manhattanville Community Day Summer 2026
  Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: Welcome Today and Every Day Join us on the Manhattanville campus on June 27, 2026, for a free, fun-filled celebration of community! Immerse yourself in the arts through youth programming, indulge in Uptown cuisine with local vendors, […]
• Climate LIVE K12: Youth-focused Climate Solutions
  Wednesday, June 17, 2026 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Where: Online Event Description: Climate LIVE K12: The National Wildlife Federation’s Youth-focused Climate Solutions in Action Climate LIVE K12 is dedicated to bringing the science of sustainability to K12 students, educators, and parents. About this Event  Target Audience: MS, HS, Undergrad, Teachers The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has two climate education programs based in […]
• Second Conference on Attribution Science and Climate Law
  Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:00 AM – Thu , June 11, 2026 4:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Columbia Climate School are hosting the second Attribution Science and Climate Law Conference to be held on June 10-11, 2026 at Columbia […]

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Media Highlights

• What Previous Super El Niños Can Tell Us About the Next One
  May 19, 2026
  As El Niño forecasts have grown more accurate over time, humanitarian groups, governments, companies and farmers have become more adept at preparing for its effects, though the most vulnerable and underserved communities may not have […]
• The Key to Winning the Hypersonic Arms Race Is Right Beneath Your Feet. It’s—Mud?
  May 16, 2026
  Broadly, rare earth minerals’ potential uses extend further than we realize, according to Greeshma Gadikota, PhD, professor of earth and environmental engineering at Columbia, who is leading the scientific endeavor. For example, they can be […]
• Wall Street Is Betting Big on Clean Energy Tech
  May 13, 2026
  “This is a very, very big deal,” said Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia Business School. “Money speaks.” At the simplest level, geothermal generation is the process of harnessing the heat within the earth […]