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Meet Farida Razaqi of the Climate and Society Class of 2024
Born and raised in Afghanistan, she’s working at the intersection of climate change, gender, and security.
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Meet Tenzin Sherpa of the Climate and Society Class of 2024
A recipient of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Sherpa is interested in urban agriculture and the decolonization of global food systems.
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Updates on the Climate School Student Government
A primer on what the Climate School student government is, and how to get involved.
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Meet Jonelle Maltay From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
After working for years in finance and sustainability, a new student aims to expand her horizons.
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Meet Dasom Shi From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
An incoming student in the Climate and Society program, Shi will continue to pursue her passion for improving corporate impact and climate action.
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Meet Evan Brooks From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
A recipient of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Brooks aims to craft inclusive policies that address the climate crisis.
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Aaron Stockel: From Byzantine History to Modern Politics
A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program discusses his roundabout journey to climate science and politics.
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Saxon Stahl: Leading on Climate Through Student Governance
Stahl established the Climate School’s student government, writing its bylaws and constitution. They will soon be graduating from the Climate and Society program, and hope to eventually influence federal climate policy.
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Johan Lopez: Creating Positive Change Through Sustainable Financing
A soon-to-be graduate of the Climate and Society program, Lopez hopes to continue building a financial system that works better for people and the planet.

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
