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What Really Happened on Easter Island? Ancient Sediments Rewrite the “Ecocide” Story
A new study challenges long-held narratives of societal “collapse,” instead showing that Rapanui communities adapted to profound climate stress with resilience and innovation.
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A Whole-Systems Investment Approach for the Coffee Sector and Beyond
A new handbook showcases a methodology for collaborative investment planning.
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Discover Climate LIVE K12 Sessions for 2025-2026
From October to June, Climate School researchers and students will share expertise on topics ranging from climate justice, biodiversity systems, fashion and energy, to youth-focused climate solutions.
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Infographic: Moments that Paved the Path to COP30
Check out our COP infographic to learn about other major COP moments throughout history; thematic days at COP30; and why it’s important to differentiate between the “blue” and “green” zones.
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COP30: The Road to Belém
As the first COP hosted in the Amazon, COP30 will likely bring to the forefront discussions on the intersection of climate, nature and justice.
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Climate Finance Student Chimi Dorji Hopes to Represent the Global South on the World Stage
A recipient of the Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship, Chimi Dorji has spent the last seven years working on climate action, environmental conservation and community development in Bhutan.
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Nine Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Researchers Honored by Leading Scientific Organizations
Scientists connected with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, which is part of the Columbia Climate School, received notable accolades from renowned national and international research societies this fall.
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How Hard Is It to Dim the Sun?
Solar radiation management is gaining traction as a climate intervention—but new research warns that real-world constraints make it riskier and more uncertain than most models suggest.
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Building Climate Resilience Through Insurance Incentives
How can insurance drive smarter resilience investments? A group of M.A. in Climate and Society students aimed to find out.

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