Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes balancing environmental health, economic development and social wellbeing. Key aspects of sustainability include reducing resource consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable energy and efficient practices. Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are driving the global push toward more sustainable practices. Scientific research in sustainability focuses on developing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact, foster circular economies and promote resilient communities. Achieving sustainability requires collaboration across sectors to create a more equitable and balanced future.
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- Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:40 AM – 7:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: Join us this Earth Month to explore how NYC-area universities are driving sustainable fashion through education, collaboration, and action. Connecting Sustainable Fashion Initiatives Across Universities brings together faculty, staff, students, and university-based programs from across the NYC region to explore how higher education is furthering the […]
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Where: International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118 St., New York, NY 10027 Description: Registration REQUIRED by 4pm on March 30, 2026 in order to attend this event. Please join the Harriman Institute for a lecture by Anastassia Obydenkova. Moderated by Elise Giuliano. What are the implications of Non-Democratic Regional Organizations (NDROs) for the promotion of a sustainable agenda in Eurasia? Specifically, how […]
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Where: Online Event Description: Intersecting Crises and Cross-sector Solutions: Environmental Justice and SRHR Hosted by Columbia PopFam and Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters On behalf of Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) and Columbia University’s Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health (PopFam), we are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar on environmental justice and sexual and reproductive health and […]
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