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Pod of the Planet Ep.4: Drawing Circles Around Economies
Herman E. Daly examines possible paths to less fragile global systems with Kate Raworth, whose “doughnut economics” model aims to build economic policies and metrics that put thriving ahead of growing.
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After the Pandemic: Designing a Just and Resilient Economy For All
In a recent online discussion, economists emphasized the need to establish a new system that factors in sustainability and well-being.
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Q&A: Exploring the Connections Between Environment, Equality, and Indigenous Issues
Ceiba — a teacher, musician, and activist — emphasizes the importance of listening to and learning from Indigenous peoples.
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Understanding Our Interconnected World and COVID-19
We need to develop the technologies, organizational capacities and institutional framework that enable people to be safe in this new world.
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Recycling in the U.S. Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?
Most of what you put into the recycling bin doesn’t actually get recycled. Here’s why — and how we can do better.
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Lessons from Skyping Scientists as the Coronavirus Pandemic Drives Learning Online
Online learning can be effective and engaging with practice, but the abruptness of the transition now has caught thousands of teachers and institutions off guard.
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Urban Farms: Growing Community Across the Five Boroughs
While urban agriculture is often praised for promoting sustainable growing techniques, one of its most important qualities is its encouragement of social connections and civic engagement.
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A Renewable Resource-Based Economy Requires Public-Private Partnership
What we’re missing is an activist federal government working hand in hand with the finance industry to incentivize green finance at a massive, national scale.
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How Have Careers in Sustainability Evolved Over the Past 10 Years?
The All Ivy Career Fair provides a glimpse into the diverse professional opportunities for sustainability students and graduates.
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
