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Green Jobs and the Transition to An Environmentally Sustainable Economy
The transition to environmental sustainability has begun, and it is important that it is connected to economic development and job creation.
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Glaciers a Common Thread Throughout New UN Climate Report
Across many chapters and sections of the new IPCC report, glaciers help to tell the story of climate change’s global impacts and how communities are responding.
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Public Service and Community Can Address New York City’s Post-COVID Crisis
As we struggle to emerge from COVID, we have the direct and clear leadership of our new mayor and the noble service and sacrifice of NYPD’s Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora to strengthen our resolve. But it will take all of us in service to each other to ensure our recovery.
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Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2021
A list of some of our most popular articles and videos, plus some of our favorites that you shouldn’t miss.
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Spring 2022 Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunities
Undergraduates from Columbia will be able to serve as research assistants on projects related to sustainable development and the environment.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sage Solomine Raises Funds for Big Cat Conservation
Sage Solomine leveraged her master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program to achieve her goal of protecting big cats with Panthera.
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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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Spring 2022 TA Positions with Climate and Society
The Climate and Society program is accepting applications for Spring 2022 teaching assistant positions. Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time Columbia University graduate students.
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Enhancing DEIA Within Our Education Programs
The Earth Institute and the Climate School are undertaking important and critical work on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-bias across our education programs — from the undergraduate level to the PhD level.

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
