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Leymah Gbowee Addresses United Nations General Assembly
At U.N. events in September, the Nobel Peace laureate called for a broader understanding of peace and security, and better inclusion of women in decision-making.
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Rainforest-Friendly Livelihoods Can Be More Lucrative Than Gold Mining
In the Peruvian Amazon, more sustainable occupations like fish farming and Brazil nut harvesting can pay off in more ways than one, according to a new study.
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Navigating Political Polarization in Times of Crisis: Lessons from the Difficult Conversations Lab
AC4’s Peter T. Coleman weighs in on how we can do a better job at talking about hot topics like climate change, immigration, and Trump.
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What Does it Take to Build Sustainable Peace?
A multi-part video series explains how the Sustaining Peace Project is helping to understand and cultivate long-lasting peace.
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Reflections on Environmental Justice in Agadir, Morocco
A program brings young women of color from low-income high schools in the U.S. to Morocco to explore the intersections of race, gender, and environmental justice.
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Lessons From This Year’s G7: Gender Inequality, Policy and Participation
Beyond trade, tariffs, and Donald Trump, this year’s G7 made addressing gender inequality a priority. What comes next may be even more important.
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Building Peace in Colombia Through Youth Programs
For decades, the South American country has been embroiled in violence and conflict. The Youth, Peace, and Security program is supporting young peace-builders in Medellín, and learning from them as well.
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Reimagining Peace and Security: The Women, Peace and Security Inaugural Workshop
Last week, a diverse group of activists, practitioners, and academics from across the U.S. came together to discuss building collective action for peace and social change.
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Summer 2018 Internship Opportunities at the Earth Institute
The deadline for applications is May 1.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
