State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • Human Geography, Volcanoes, Microgrids and More…

    Human Geography, Volcanoes, Microgrids and More…

    Interested in Human geography, undersea volcanoes, microgrids, climate change and melting ice sheets, technology and sustainability? The coming week’s lineup of Earth Institute events has you covered.

  • Women & Sustainability Group Hosts Panel on Sustainable Investing

    Women & Sustainability Group Hosts Panel on Sustainable Investing

    On Wednesday, April 10, the Earth Institute’s Women & Sustainability group hosted a panel on Sustainable Investing. The panel showcased three speakers: Sarah Bostwick, Manager of Communication on Progress at the United Nations Global Compact; Danielle Chesebrough, Manager of Investor Engagements with United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI); and Lori Choi, Wealth Manager and…

  • Closing the Loop: Technology and Sustainability Event

    Where are materials for all tech gadgets coming from? Where is e-waste going? What policies are associated with these issues and are they working? Find out at a panel discussion and screening of Terra Blight.

  • A Partnership to Promote Change: Climate Ride and the Earth Institute

    A Partnership to Promote Change: Climate Ride and the Earth Institute

    Climate Ride, a national organization promoting climate change awareness, and the Earth Institute recently announced their new partnership.

  • Certificate Student Builds Green Roofs

    Certificate Student Builds Green Roofs

    Eric Dalski, a student in the Earth Institute Executive Education Certificate Program in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability is building vegetative layers grown on a rooftop. Learn more about his perspectives on the Certificate Program.

  • Earth Institute Summer 2013 Internships

    This summer, the Earth Institute, Columbia University is offering Columbia students opportunities to intern within various departments and research centers at the Earth Institute. All full-time Columbia and Barnard students are eligible to apply for internships. These internships are funded at a rate of $15/hr for up to 35 hours per week for 12 weeks…

  • MS Student Uses Blogging to Improve the Urban Food System

    MS Student Uses Blogging to Improve the Urban Food System

    Current M.S. in Sustainability Management (MSSM) student Henry Gordon-Smith began his studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Soon thereafter he studied at Ryerson University in Toronto, where he specialized in Food Security and Urban Agriculture. When a job opportunity led him to New York, he ended up deciding to join the MSSM…

  • New Report Examines Impacts of Environmental Indicators and Indices

    New Report Examines Impacts of Environmental Indicators and Indices

    A new report produced by CIESIN and Yale University examines the role of indicators in environmental policy making, and quantifies measurable impacts.

  • Careers in Earth Science

    Careers in Earth Science

    Last year, President Obama launched Educate to Innovate, a campaign designed to improve the participation and performance of the nation’s students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Collage of Turkiye beach scene and Columbia University Campus with text: UN Climate Change Conference COP31, Antalya, Turkiye, Nov 9-20, 2026

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

  • Human Geography, Volcanoes, Microgrids and More…

    Human Geography, Volcanoes, Microgrids and More…

    Interested in Human geography, undersea volcanoes, microgrids, climate change and melting ice sheets, technology and sustainability? The coming week’s lineup of Earth Institute events has you covered.

  • Women & Sustainability Group Hosts Panel on Sustainable Investing

    Women & Sustainability Group Hosts Panel on Sustainable Investing

    On Wednesday, April 10, the Earth Institute’s Women & Sustainability group hosted a panel on Sustainable Investing. The panel showcased three speakers: Sarah Bostwick, Manager of Communication on Progress at the United Nations Global Compact; Danielle Chesebrough, Manager of Investor Engagements with United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI); and Lori Choi, Wealth Manager and…

  • Closing the Loop: Technology and Sustainability Event

    Where are materials for all tech gadgets coming from? Where is e-waste going? What policies are associated with these issues and are they working? Find out at a panel discussion and screening of Terra Blight.

  • A Partnership to Promote Change: Climate Ride and the Earth Institute

    A Partnership to Promote Change: Climate Ride and the Earth Institute

    Climate Ride, a national organization promoting climate change awareness, and the Earth Institute recently announced their new partnership.

  • Certificate Student Builds Green Roofs

    Certificate Student Builds Green Roofs

    Eric Dalski, a student in the Earth Institute Executive Education Certificate Program in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability is building vegetative layers grown on a rooftop. Learn more about his perspectives on the Certificate Program.

  • Earth Institute Summer 2013 Internships

    This summer, the Earth Institute, Columbia University is offering Columbia students opportunities to intern within various departments and research centers at the Earth Institute. All full-time Columbia and Barnard students are eligible to apply for internships. These internships are funded at a rate of $15/hr for up to 35 hours per week for 12 weeks…

  • MS Student Uses Blogging to Improve the Urban Food System

    MS Student Uses Blogging to Improve the Urban Food System

    Current M.S. in Sustainability Management (MSSM) student Henry Gordon-Smith began his studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Soon thereafter he studied at Ryerson University in Toronto, where he specialized in Food Security and Urban Agriculture. When a job opportunity led him to New York, he ended up deciding to join the MSSM…

  • New Report Examines Impacts of Environmental Indicators and Indices

    New Report Examines Impacts of Environmental Indicators and Indices

    A new report produced by CIESIN and Yale University examines the role of indicators in environmental policy making, and quantifies measurable impacts.

  • Careers in Earth Science

    Careers in Earth Science

    Last year, President Obama launched Educate to Innovate, a campaign designed to improve the participation and performance of the nation’s students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).