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Alum Trained and Ready for Climate Action in Any Environment
Since graduating from the Sustainability Management program, Megan Ross has positioned herself for long-term career growth in climate adaptation.
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Q&A With Sustainable Engineering Expert Tom Abdallah
The chief environmental engineer for the MTA New York City Transit is currently teaching the Capstone Workshop in the Sustainability Management masters program.
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Closing the Loop on Urban Food Waste
Riyana Razalee, a current student in the MS in Sustainability Management program, is building from the ground up a career in agriculture and food systems.
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Bright Lights, Big Cities: An Intern Takes on the World of Remote Sensing
Intern Dorothee Grant is using daytime and nighttime lights satellite data to help map urban areas at large spatial scales.
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Alum Becomes Director of Senegal’s National Meteorological Service
Ousmane Ndiaye, an adjunct research scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, will oversee all matters related to climate services in Senegal.
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Alum Spotlight: Lindsey Walter, Clean Energy Policy Advisor
This graduate of the Sustainable Development undergraduate program develops and advocates for policies that will help get the U.S. to net-zero emissions.
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Apply to Be a Teaching Assistant in NYC and Rwanda
The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development is looking for a teaching assistant to support all elements of the Global Scholars Program in NYC and Rwanda.
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Alum Works on Embedding Sustainability into Business Operations
Andrea Gomez Vesga works at ABM Industries Inc. as their corporate sustainability manager.
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You Asked: How Can Students Make a Difference on Climate Change?
Two students weigh in on how they’re taking action and why it matters.
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
