State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • Online Presentations Drive Discussion in Sustainability Management Course

    Online Presentations Drive Discussion in Sustainability Management Course

    “After over three decades of teaching at Columbia, what has truly impressed me about the new digital student presentation format we are using in my Sustainability Management class is how well it fosters engaging class discussion,” stated Professor Steve Cohen. Students in Professor Cohen’s Sustainability Management class use Adobe Connect to create and share presentations…

  • Mapping Vulnerable Populations to Support Disaster Preparedness

    Mapping Vulnerable Populations to Support Disaster Preparedness

    As demonstrated by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, poverty is a critical factor in the vulnerability of populations to natural hazards.

  • Join us for Fall 2012 Sustainability Management Midterm Briefings

    Join us for Fall 2012 Sustainability Management Midterm Briefings

    On Tuesday, October 23, students from Columbia’s Master of Science in Sustainability Management program (MSSM) will be presenting their Midterm Briefings for the Capstone Workshop. The Midterm Briefings presentations are an opportunity for students to act as sustainability consultants by applying the sustainability management skills that they learn in the program to real world clients.

  • Sustainability Management Alum Embarking on Corporate Consulting Career

    Sustainability Management Alum Embarking on Corporate Consulting Career

    MS in Sustainability Management alum Sarah Gudernatch (’12) knew from the moment she started the program that she wanted to work in corporate sustainability. After having worked in the non-profit and real-estate sectors, she felt that business was where she could really make a difference. As a Sustainability Consultant at Two Tomorrows, an international corporate…

  • Field Trip to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

    Students visit Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Earth Institute’s center for scientific research, which housed research facilities in fields ranging from marine geology to climate change.

  • Open House: Certificate in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability

    Open House: Certificate in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability

    Join CERC for an Open House to learn more about The Earth Institute’s Certification in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability.

  • Apply Now for Environmental Sustainability Fellowship Awards

    Apply Now for Environmental Sustainability Fellowship Awards

    The early decision deadline to apply for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs is quickly approaching. By submitting your application for our early decision deadline, you will be considered for a prestigious Environmental Sustainability Fellows award, so apply today! Environmental Sustainability…

  • MPA in Environmental Science & Policy Program Ranked #3 in U.S. News & World Report

    MPA in Environmental Science & Policy Program Ranked #3 in U.S. News & World Report

    The Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) placed third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School rankings for programs in environmental policy and management within the category of Public Affairs.

  • Biotherapy: Technology Assisted Wetland Revival

    Biotherapy: Technology Assisted Wetland Revival

    Coastal Wetlands provide homes for migrating and native birds, protected areas for hatcheries, flood mitigation and an unrivaled biodiversity of microorganisims that serves as the basis of the marine food chain. Nature here works hard to compensate for an increasingly heavy human footprint.

Blue banner with kids and Earth photos. Text: "Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House, Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10am-4pm.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!

  • Online Presentations Drive Discussion in Sustainability Management Course

    Online Presentations Drive Discussion in Sustainability Management Course

    “After over three decades of teaching at Columbia, what has truly impressed me about the new digital student presentation format we are using in my Sustainability Management class is how well it fosters engaging class discussion,” stated Professor Steve Cohen. Students in Professor Cohen’s Sustainability Management class use Adobe Connect to create and share presentations…

  • Mapping Vulnerable Populations to Support Disaster Preparedness

    Mapping Vulnerable Populations to Support Disaster Preparedness

    As demonstrated by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, poverty is a critical factor in the vulnerability of populations to natural hazards.

  • Join us for Fall 2012 Sustainability Management Midterm Briefings

    Join us for Fall 2012 Sustainability Management Midterm Briefings

    On Tuesday, October 23, students from Columbia’s Master of Science in Sustainability Management program (MSSM) will be presenting their Midterm Briefings for the Capstone Workshop. The Midterm Briefings presentations are an opportunity for students to act as sustainability consultants by applying the sustainability management skills that they learn in the program to real world clients.

  • Sustainability Management Alum Embarking on Corporate Consulting Career

    Sustainability Management Alum Embarking on Corporate Consulting Career

    MS in Sustainability Management alum Sarah Gudernatch (’12) knew from the moment she started the program that she wanted to work in corporate sustainability. After having worked in the non-profit and real-estate sectors, she felt that business was where she could really make a difference. As a Sustainability Consultant at Two Tomorrows, an international corporate…

  • Field Trip to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

    Students visit Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Earth Institute’s center for scientific research, which housed research facilities in fields ranging from marine geology to climate change.

  • Open House: Certificate in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability

    Open House: Certificate in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability

    Join CERC for an Open House to learn more about The Earth Institute’s Certification in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability.

  • Apply Now for Environmental Sustainability Fellowship Awards

    Apply Now for Environmental Sustainability Fellowship Awards

    The early decision deadline to apply for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs is quickly approaching. By submitting your application for our early decision deadline, you will be considered for a prestigious Environmental Sustainability Fellows award, so apply today! Environmental Sustainability…

  • MPA in Environmental Science & Policy Program Ranked #3 in U.S. News & World Report

    MPA in Environmental Science & Policy Program Ranked #3 in U.S. News & World Report

    The Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) placed third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School rankings for programs in environmental policy and management within the category of Public Affairs.

  • Biotherapy: Technology Assisted Wetland Revival

    Biotherapy: Technology Assisted Wetland Revival

    Coastal Wetlands provide homes for migrating and native birds, protected areas for hatcheries, flood mitigation and an unrivaled biodiversity of microorganisims that serves as the basis of the marine food chain. Nature here works hard to compensate for an increasingly heavy human footprint.