State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Alice Yan

  • Come Ride on the Cicada Carousel

    Come Ride on the Cicada Carousel

    Getting people interested in wildlife conservation is no easy feat. Zoos serve a critical, but often overlooked, role.

  • The Art of Catching a Bobcat

    The Art of Catching a Bobcat

    Chopped beaver and chilled urine. Shiny feather boas and smelly mating lures. The extreme lengths to which ecologists must go to catch an elusive animal.

Collage of Turkiye beach scene and Columbia University Campus with text: UN Climate Change Conference COP31, Antalya, Turkiye, Nov 9-20, 2026

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

  • Come Ride on the Cicada Carousel

    Come Ride on the Cicada Carousel

    Getting people interested in wildlife conservation is no easy feat. Zoos serve a critical, but often overlooked, role.

  • The Art of Catching a Bobcat

    The Art of Catching a Bobcat

    Chopped beaver and chilled urine. Shiny feather boas and smelly mating lures. The extreme lengths to which ecologists must go to catch an elusive animal.