State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?

    You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?

    A climate scientist answers readers’ questions about an initiative that would plant a vast wall of trees to combat the effects of climate change.

  • Our Newest SEE-U Field Site in Jordan

    Our Newest SEE-U Field Site in Jordan

    In partnership with Columbia’s Global Center in Amman, the Columbia University Middle East Research Center, undergraduate students of all majors have the unique opportunity to study ecosystems and environmental sustainability in Jordan.

Overhead view of Columbia campus with text Columbia Climate School Class Day 2026: Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026

  • You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?

    You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?

    A climate scientist answers readers’ questions about an initiative that would plant a vast wall of trees to combat the effects of climate change.

  • Our Newest SEE-U Field Site in Jordan

    Our Newest SEE-U Field Site in Jordan

    In partnership with Columbia’s Global Center in Amman, the Columbia University Middle East Research Center, undergraduate students of all majors have the unique opportunity to study ecosystems and environmental sustainability in Jordan.