April 20252
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Portraits of Glaciers: Art, Identity and the Self in Retreat
Artist Fran Beallor reflects on her series of drawings of glaciers, and how they explore humanity and our changing environment.
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Columbia Climate School’s Seed Grants Advance Interdisciplinary Research
Seven teams will pursue innovative and collaborative research to address urgent climate challenges around the world.
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Alumni Spotlight: Advancing Ocean Governance Through Research, Policy and Diplomacy
Since graduating from the MPA-ESP program, Jeremy Raguain’s work has focused on ocean conservation and marine biodiversity.
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Why Climate Finance Is Key To Fighting Climate Change
Massive sums of money are needed to mitigate climate disasters and to prepare for what’s on the horizon.
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From Classroom to Climate Action: SDEV Alumni Share Diverse Career Paths
An alumni panel offered Columbia students the chance to learn about the various sectors and opportunities for climate and sustainability-related careers.
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Science for the Planet: Creating Climate Solutions with Urban Communities
Climate School professor Sheila Foster works with frontline communities on climate adaptation strategies.
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Five Ways To Make Your Life More Sustainable
Ready to go green(er) this Earth Day? Here’s a place to start.
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Mangroves, Tigers and Shopping
The last part of our trip was a whirlwind of seeing multiple sites in the Sundarbans mangrove forest and its wildlife, more interviews with villagers, historic and cultural sites and shopping, followed by tearful goodbyes.
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Climate Reporter Andrew Freedman Gets Right to the Point
The Axios journalist gave a Signature Speaker lecture on life on the front lines of climate journalism.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
