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Celebrating International Mountain Day With Biodiversity Commitments
Member states of the UN gathered to discuss their responsibility to support mountain communities, ecosystems, and COVID-19 recovery.
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Staff Member Spotlight: Hannah Adrienne Sweets, Data Manager
After following an exciting and unpredictable career path, Sweets is settling in as the data manager of a geoinformatics database at Lamont.
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The Echoing Wake of a Dying Glacier
A permanent art installation in Calgary, Canada, delivers the sounds of the shrinking Bow Glacier to the city center in real-time.
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Tune in to the Fall 2020 Integrative Capstone Workshop Presentations
Sustainability Management students have been putting their consulting skills to the test for real-world clients. Learn about their exciting projects in a briefing on Dec. 8.
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Sustain What Webcast Invites Student and Faculty Takeovers
The webcast offers a platform for global conversations around sustainability and resilient human progress.
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American Geophysical Union 2020: Key Events From the Earth Institute
A guide to key talks and other events at the Dec. 1-17 virtual American Geophysical Union meeting.
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Alumni Spotlight: TV Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli
Climate and Society alum Jeff Berardelli brings climate change coverage to millions of homes across the country.
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Remembering the Honorable David Dinkins
David Dinkins made us stronger, but he also made us and our city better, and we should honor his memory in this difficult time by rededicating ourselves to public service.
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Staff Spotlight: Andrew Reed, Manager of Facilities at Lamont
Andrew Reed is a dedicated family man, supportive foster parent and successful ski instructor. He has dedicated his career to the Earth Institute because of his passion for renewable energy.
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
