Columbia Climate School Archives - State of the Planet

Meet Steve Goldstein, Interim Director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Steve Goldstein, interim director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, talks about his long history with Columbia, and why the geosciences have such an important role to play in the climate crisis.

by |October 11, 2023

Charting the Course for Innovations in Food Systems

A multi-session Climate Week event at Columbia included presentations, interactive activities, and panels on the most challenging and hopeful avenues for the future of food.

by |September 27, 2023
A distant view of Columbia's campus main buildings

Columbia Climate School and HEC Paris Launch Double Degree Program

A new international educational partnership will prepare students to lead on climate issues in both public and private sectors.

by |September 5, 2023
A classroom activity with masked and unmasked participants sitting and standing, looking at a board and presenter

Columbia’s Earth Networks Offer Collaborative and Innovative Opportunities to Address Climate Change

Whether working on plastics, sports, food, or environmental justice, each Earth Network provides a unique approach to a shared challenge.

by Sandra Goldmark |August 29, 2023
Supreme court building

A Message on the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

Columbia responds to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University.

by |July 5, 2023

Columbia Climate School Leadership Announcement

On July 1, Jeffrey Shaman will become interim dean of the Climate School, continuing the work of co-deans Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo, climate leaders who built the School’s strong foundation.

by Lee C. Bollinger |May 24, 2023
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Climate School Internship Opportunities for Summer 2023

A variety of positions are available. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 24.

by Yana Zeltser |April 10, 2023

2023 Climate Resolutions: How Will You Make a Difference Next Year?

Our elected officials, community leaders, experts, and students discuss their 2023 climate resolutions. What will yours be?

by |December 27, 2022

Columbia Climate School Celebrates Its First Class Day

The inaugural class of Climate School students have finished their courses and donned their light blue caps and robes for the ceremony.

by |May 13, 2022

Peggy Shepard to Speak at Columbia Climate School Graduation

Environmental justice advocate Peggy Shepard will deliver the keynote address at Columbia Climate School’s inaugural Class Day ceremony on May 13.

by |April 15, 2022