Advanced Consortium on Cooperation Conflict and Complexity8
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New Initiative Will Study Conflict Mediators in Medellin, Colombia
The new initiative will explore the techniques that regular people use to de-escalate violence in their communities.
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Social Psychologist Studies the Ins and Outs of Navigating Conflict
This holiday season may bring some especially difficult conversations if politics come up. Peter T. Coleman, director of the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, offers advice.
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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.
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
