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Sustainability Management Alum Transitions to Career in Public Sector
Master of Science in Sustainability Management alum Harry McLellan (’14) has always had an interest in the built environment. Prior to joining the program, he worked as a construction lawyer for 25 years. Now, working as a Senior Counsel in the Law Department of the City of New York’s Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division,…
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How Can Federal and City Governments Cooperate? The Case of Green Infrastructure
With support from the Earth Institute, writers Caswell Holloway, Carter Strickland, Michael Gerrard, and Daniel Firger recently published “Solving the CSO Conundrum: Green Infrastructure and the Unfulfilled Promise of Federal-Municipal Cooperation” in Harvard Environmental Law Review. The authors propose regulatory and policy reform to develop comprehensive, locally led infrastructure and sustainability initiatives that improve public…
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MPA Program: Apply Now for Fellowship Opportunities
The early decision deadline to apply for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs is approaching on November 1. By submitting your application for our early decision deadline, you will be considered for a prestigious Environmental Sustainability Fellows award, so start your…
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Dreadnoughtus
If you, like me, are something of a paleo-romantic, Swooning over dinosaurs both fearsome and gigantic, Come feast your eyes on new reports the bone-hunters have brought us: “Fearing nothing” means its name – the mighty beast Dreadnoughtus!
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How Climate Change Is Exacerbating the Spread of Disease
Contagious diseases are on the rise as a result of climate change and other rapid environmental and social changes. A number of climate-sensitive diseases are expected to worsen with higher temperatures and more extreme weather.
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Internship Opportunities with the Earth Institute Director’s Office
The Office of the Director of the Earth Institute is offering two internship opportunities: the Administration, Communications, and Research, Director’s Office (DO) internship; and the Communications, Research, Writing and Event-Planning Internship. Both will work with the Office of the Director.
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Teen Literacy in Nigeria is Lower in the North
In Nigeria, differences in adolescent literacy rates between states are striking—higher in the South and lower in the Northeast.
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On Bananas, Coffee and Teaching Environmental Links to Conflict
Student demand, a surge in new ideas, and various partnerships with the Earth Institute at Columbia University have led to the new Environment, Peace, and Security Executive Seminar.
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Fall Courses in Sustainability & Conservation
The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability (EICES) at Columbia University invites you to enroll in courses this Fall via our Certificate Program in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability.
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
