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Radhika Iyengar Tackles Educational Inequalities in Developing Countries

She’s fighting for access to education for some of India’s most marginalized groups, and finding creative ways to blur the line between schools and communities.

by |March 8, 2021

Upcoming Scientific Fieldwork: 2021 and Beyond

Earth Institute researchers are in the field studying the dynamics of the planet on every continent and every ocean. Here is a list of projects.

by |August 24, 2021
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Why International Women’s Day Is Still Relevant in 2021

Gender equality is an essential ingredient in building a fair and sustainable world. Today we’re publishing stories that honor the accomplishments of many of our women colleagues.

by |March 8, 2021

The Communication Climate After 2020: Stormy but Hopeful

A global community, including the Earth Institute’s Initiative on Communication and Sustainability, is working hard to make information and connectivity matter a little more each day.

by |December 31, 2020
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Online Event Discusses the Role of Education in Building Resilient Cities

The event was part of a series on reimagining cities, co-hosted by the Consulate General of Denmark in New York and the Center for Sustainable Development.

by Haein Shin |December 16, 2020
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The Biden-Harris Climate Plan Misses a Crucial Element: Education

Educators explain why climate change education is important, and share their ideas for how the Biden administration could give this neglected topic its due attention.

by Radhika Iyengar |November 17, 2020
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How the Eco Ambassador Program is Transforming Environmental Education

The program from Columbia’s Center for Sustainable Development is equipping young people with skills to address environmental crises in their communities.

by Center for Sustainable Development |September 24, 2020
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Summer Program Helps Youths Identify Public Health Concerns in Their Communities

Learn-Try-Apply interns created plans to address problems of nutrition, mental wellness and substance abuse in their own communities.

by Haein Shin and Lolimar Peña |September 11, 2020
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It Takes a Village to Teach a Child

During the pandemic and beyond, we should tap into the skills and knowledge of community members for our kids’ education and enrichment.

by Radhika Iyengar |May 28, 2020
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EI LIVE K12: RSVP for Our June Sessions

Students will make their own glacier goo, take a virtual drone flight over the ocean, and much more in these live sessions taught by Earth Institute experts.

by |May 15, 2020