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Education Isn’t Considered a Key Tool for Reducing Climate Risks, but It Should Be
If we don’t prepare our communities and youth to understand the climate risks we are facing today, then simply put, there is no tomorrow for us.
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Books for the Climate and Sustainability Enthusiasts in Your Life
Give the gift of deeper knowledge with these new books written by Columbia University scholars.
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New Book Reimagines Sustainable Development Education for All Audiences
A new book from experts at the Columbia Climate School encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and community involvement to improve education for sustainable development around the world.
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Are You Feeling the Heat Yet?
Disadvantaged populations are hit hardest by climate change impacts. Let us practice climate justice by thinking of the unconscious injustices that we are a part of.
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Amid War and Disease, World Happiness Report Shows Bright Spot
The pandemic brought not only pain and suffering but also an increase in social support and benevolence.
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Q&A With Haein Shin on Advancing Educational Equity
Shin develops educational content that empowers learners to contribute to building a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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How These Women Are Contributing to a Sustainable Tomorrow
For International Women’s Day, we highlight a few women in the Columbia Climate School who are leading on climate science and adaptation, and helping to promote equity, sustainability, and resilience.
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Celebrating the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This U.N.-designated day aims to accelerate gender equity and improve access to and participation in science for women and girls.
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Killing ‘Evil’ Trash During This Year’s Durga Puja Celebrations
October is a time for Indian festivities starting with Durga Puja. This year our Durga celebration also included a green mission.
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
