Poverty / Development
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How Do We Make COP32 Deliver on Climate Goals?
As COP31 and COP32 approach, a Climate Week panel brought together climate leaders to discuss how the world can turn Paris promises into action.
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September Research Roundup: Select Papers
In this month’s edition of our research roundup, we look at the impact of suspending U.S. embassy reporting on air quality; why two extreme heatwaves had different impacts; and how to make vulnerable populations in smaller cities more visible.
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Columbia Climate School Hosts City Leaders to Address Energy Affordability and Climate Action
Sustainability leaders from Ann Arbor, Atlanta and NYC shared the ways they are working at the local level to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs, while also reflecting on the challenges they face.
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Climate Finance Student Guy Ningabo Believes Better Impact Finance Can Transform Renewable Energy in Africa
Born and raised in Burundi, East Africa, Ningabo is one of three recipients of the prestigious Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship for the M.S. in Climate Finance. He shares more about his journey and what keeps him motivated.
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Better Data, Better Maps: Supporting Ebola Response in Eastern Congo
An effective Ebola response depends on knowing not only where cases are being reported, but also where people live, where health facilities are located and which health areas are responsible for reaching them.
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What I’ve Learned From ‘The End of Poverty,’ 20 Years Later
The author reflects on Jeffrey Sachs, the U.N., and the need to redesign global institutions for a world shaped by climate change, poverty and geopolitical strain.
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New Policies, Same Inequalities for Agricultural Workers in Mexico
Who will benefit from the new agricultural support programs that promise to help rural farmworkers?
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Student Spotlight: A Systems-Level Approach To Help Solve India’s Food Challenges
Stuti Banga’s work emphasizes how systems-level thinking, national contexts and power dynamics matter just as much as technological innovation.
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Climate Action Costs More in the Global South. Here’s Why.
For many countries in the Global South, the cost of transitioning to a low-carbon economy remains disproportionately high.
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
