CITES
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SIPA Alumni Champion Wildlife Protection at Major Conference in Uzbekistan
The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, better known as CITES COP, is one of the strongest international agreements dedicated to protecting wildlife from overexploitation.
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Alumni Join Forces to Protect Wildlife at Major Conference in Panama
Three Environmental Science and Policy alumni worked to protect wild fauna and flora threatened by the international trade at a major wildlife conference in November.
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MPA-ESP Students Attend UN World Wildlife Day
Columbia MPA Environmental Science and Policy Program students were excited to attend the celebration of World Wildlife Day on March 3 at the UN Headquarters here in New York.

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
