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Environmental Protection in a New Age
Paul Gallay, president of Riverkeeper, sheds light on natural resource conservation, holding the government accountable, and how to get involved in environmental preservation at this crucial time in history.
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Time is Running Out to Apply to the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program
If you’re a postdoc interested in sustainable development, apply by October 31.
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Undergraduate Senior Focuses Thesis on Democratic Process in Ghana
Motivated by the opportunity to give back to her country, Ohemaa Ofori-Atta is studying Sustainable Development at Columbia.
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Contemplating Green Infrastructure in Blue Island, Illinois
Students embark on a field trip to learn about flooding and the challenges of urban resiliency in Chicago and Blue Island, Illinois.
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Kizzy Charles-Guzmán Named to City & State’s New York City 40 Under 40 List
Charles-Guzmán explores the disproportionate effects of the changing climate on communities of color and poorer communities.
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Student Plans to Transform Urban Farming
Alexander Rudnicki is earning a master’s in Environmental Science and Policy in order to shape the future of the burgeoning urban agriculture industry.
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Alumna Shares Her Experience as a Fulbright Scholar
MJ Engel is an alumna of Columbia’s Undergraduate Sustainable Development Program and a U.S. Fulbright Scholar currently studying in China.
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Earth Institute Faculty Now Accepting Nominations for New Members
Faculty who join this vibrant community as associate-level members will help guide the Institute’s intellectual agenda, while maintaining its overall academic integrity.
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Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Seeks an Intern
The intern will work with our staff on various research and writing projects relating to climate change and environmental policy.

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
