COP
-

How Do We Make COP32 Deliver on Climate Goals?
As COP31 and COP32 approach, a Climate Week panel brought together climate leaders to discuss how the world can turn Paris promises into action.
-

When Knowledge Travels: Translating Climate Awareness Into Action
A global partnership between the Columbia Climate School and UNICEF leaders is building climate knowledge and capacity to protect more than a billion children worldwide.
-

How Ethiopia Can Make COP32 the Summit That Actually Delivers
Lisa Sachs believes Ethiopia and the African Union can make the 2027 COP more effective by focusing on scalable plans for energy systems, finance reform, food security and nature restoration.
-

The Irreversible Global Impacts From the Loss of Earth’s Frozen Regions
In June, climate negotiators from around the world met in Bonn, Germany for the annual Subsidiary Body meetings in preparation for the Conference of the Parties.
-

The Sights and Sounds of COP30
Environmental epidemiologist Robbie Parks shares a podcast and photos from this year’s climate summit in Brazil.
-

COP30 Is Over. But for the World’s Most Vulnerable, the Crisis Is Ongoing.
Anyieth Philip Ayuen, a graduate of the Climate and Society program, on the importance of keeping resilience, literacy and survival at the center of global climate policy.
-

Columbia and Climate School Delegates Reflect on COP30
Columbia and Climate School faculty share their experiences from the annual climate conference, which took place in Brazil last month.
-

10 Delegates From Columbia and the Climate School Discuss What They Hope to Achieve at COP30
Columbia and Climate School representatives share their goals for this year’s global climate summit in Brazil.
-

Infographic: Moments that Paved the Path to COP30
Check out our COP infographic to learn about other major COP moments throughout history; thematic days at COP30; and why it’s important to differentiate between the “blue” and “green” zones.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!
