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A Day Without Ghost Towns and Guns: How African Women Leaders Reimagine Peace
At a recent panel, African women leaders shared powerful stories about the peace and security challenges they face, and how they’re carving strategic paths forward.
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‘What’s the Point of the Revolution if You Can’t Dance?’
Nobel laureates and young feminist visionaries come together at a historic ‘Claiming our Space’ summit in Liberia.
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Mixing Art and Environmental Science to Catalyze Social Change
Justin Brice Guariglia explains how he uses art to help people connect with the biggest ecological challenges of our time.
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Youth Are Crucial to Building a Safer, Brighter Future for Colombia
The Youth, Peace and Security project is studying the important role that young people play in constructing peace in Medellín.
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Grappling With Ocean Conservation and Social Justice
Marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson discusses the challenges and possibility she sees in environmental justice work today.
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Mining Pollution Limits Access to Clean Water in Papua New Guinea
A new report documents the social, environmental, economic, and health impacts of gold mining in Porgera, Papua New Guinea.
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Filmmakers Gather to Preview and Discuss ‘Women, War and Peace II’ Series
The March 12 event, which is open to the public, will focus on four never-before-told stories of women who risked their lives for peace, changing history in the process.
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Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Environmental Justice
Theologian Hussein Rashid discusses the challenges and possibilities he sees in environmental justice work today.
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How Money and the Market Can Sustain Sustainability
Solutions for a sustainable future require large-scale mobilization from communities, governments, and investors.

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
