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New United Nations Report on Climate Change Documents the Grave Condition of the World’s Glaciers
Almost all of the world’s glaciers are in retreat.
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Public Service, Public Ethics and New York’s Political Life
Sometimes the quest for public service can lead people to cut corners on the way they work to achieve what they believe are critical goals.
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Fall 2021 Internships at the Center for Sustainable Investment
A variety of internships are available, with applications due on September 15. Remote work may be possible.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Braverman, Energy Aficionado and Recent Graduate
The MPA-ESP program honed her energy policy knowledge and granted lifelong friends in the midst of a pandemic.
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The Limits to Human Domination of Nature
Let’s teach and learn humility, spirituality, and a reverence for the miraculous planet we have been given and must preserve for those who follow us.
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“Tell Us What You Need:” The Essential NGO Mindset
M.S. Sustainability Management alum Wendy Hapgood co-founded the Wild Tomorrow Fund, which is currently rewilding a large tract of land in South Africa.
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Fall 2021 Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunities
The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate students research assistant opportunities during the fall 2021 semester.
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Alumni Spotlight: Aiyana Bodi, Intersectional Environmentalist and Innovative Thinker
The MPA-ESP program allowed her to discover climate policy with a focus on legislative affairs.

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

