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International Day, Year and Decade: The UN Draws Attention to Glacier Preservation
With a World Day for Glaciers on March 21, the UN is initiating a campaign to promote action to preserve the world’s glaciers.
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Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation
While the recent listing marks a win for the species after a 14-year wait, the bird faces an uncertain future in a warming world,
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Art as Witness: Honoring Iceland’s Changing Glacial Landscape
Artists Peter Bremers and Jim Schantz discuss their glacial artworks inspired by a journey to Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.
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Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2024
In case you missed it: Check out this past year’s top stories, videos, research highlights and more.
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Glacier Melt Leads to Redrawing of the Italian-Swiss Border
Italy and Switzerland redrew a small section of their Alps boundary in response to melting glaciers shifting the geographic features.
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The Omiwatari Religious Ritual: Climate Change and Intangible Loss
Climate change is altering a centuries-old Shinto ritual in Japan, highlighting the importance of addressing the less visible signs of a changing planet.
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‘Doomsday’ Antarctic Glacier Melting Faster Than Expected, Fueling Calls for Geoengineering
With the fate of the Thwaites Glacier still uncertain, some experts are pushing for geoengineering and more intense climate action.
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Plans to ‘Rewild’ Guanacos in Argentina Trigger Scientific Debate and Legal Threats
A decision to translocate a group of guanacos across Argentina has raised concerns among scientists and provoked intense scientific and legal controversy.
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At a Conference in Nepal, Indigenous-Led Research and Education Will Take Center Stage
An assembly later this month will showcase Indigenous contributions to addressing climate change and sustainable development through traditional knowledge and community-driven solutions.
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
