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Alumni Spotlight: Gabe Cowles, Creatively Adapting During the COVID-19 Crisis
He works for a company that normally makes batteries to support renewable energy. During the pandemic, however, they have pivoted to making hand sanitizer.
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E.I. Teach Arms Educators With Climate Change Lesson Plans and Confidence
The training programs connected teachers with renowned scientists and other educators eager to inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.
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Student Spotlight: Two Undergrads Interning to Advance NY State’s Climate Policy
Two students in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development share their summer internship experiences and reflections.
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STEMSEAS: Not Just an Internship, An Adventure
The seagoing expedition program designed to bring diversity to the geosciences goes virtual.
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Alumni Spotlight: Diana McCarthy-Bercury Leads Sustainability in Branford, CT
She uses her Sustainability Management degree every day as the town’s sustainability and compliance manager.
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Student Spotlight: Two Leadership Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Two award-winning graduating students share their experiences in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development and plans for the future.
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Fall 2020 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of administration, communications and research roles.
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Celebrating the Sustainability Management Program’s 10th Anniversary
The M.S. in Sustainability Management program is excited to celebrate its tenth anniversary this fall. Learn more about its history and future.
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Student Spotlight: Sustainability Grads Explain What They Learned and What’s Next
Interviews with five students who recently received departmental honors for academic excellence in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development.

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
