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After COP26 Cheers and Jeers, Some Hopeful Climate and Energy Undercurrents
Amid cheering and rage as the latest climate talks ended, there are heaps of issues and opportunities to work on in the months and years ahead.
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Columbia Launches a Carbontech Initiative to Bring Climate Solutions to Market
The program will help researchers and entrepreneurs develop and scale carbon-cutting technologies.
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Photos: Columbia Climate School at COP26
By hosting and participating in a number of special events, scholars from the Columbia Climate School helped to shape the conversation at the UN climate summit. Here are a few highlights.
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Beyond ‘Youthwashing’: How to Make Youth Representation at COP Meetings More Impactful
A student reflects on how far young people have come toward influencing the UN climate negotiations, and what needs to happen next.
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What Did COP26 Achieve?
Columbia Climate School experts say the results out of Glasgow are “a real mixed bag.”
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Technology Not Treaties will Reduce Global Warming
Diplomacy has influence, but only the development and implementation of new technologies will end the climate crisis.
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Leaders from Glaciated Regions Highlight Importance of Women, Youth, and Indigenous Peoples at COP26
They discussed adaptation strategies for mountain regions.
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COP-26: A Kyrgyz Journalist’s Perspective
A Kyrgyz journalist shares stories from her time at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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How Close Are We to Climate Tipping Points?
Will overshooting 1.5°C of warming push us over climate tipping points, triggering irreversible and abrupt changes?

COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
