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Karenna Gore on the Intersection of Faith, Climate Change, and Social Justice
How the daughter of Al Gore has forged her own unique path on addressing the biggest challenge of modern times.
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Fusing Sustainability and Education in New York City Schools
Oren Pizmony-Levy works to help schools engage with environmental and social justice issues at every level.
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Mixing Art and Environmental Science to Catalyze Social Change
Justin Brice Guariglia explains how he uses art to help people connect with the biggest ecological challenges of our time.
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Grappling With Ocean Conservation and Social Justice
Marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson discusses the challenges and possibility she sees in environmental justice work today.
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Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Environmental Justice
Theologian Hussein Rashid discusses the challenges and possibilities he sees in environmental justice work today.
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Reflections on Environmental Justice in Agadir, Morocco
A program brings young women of color from low-income high schools in the U.S. to Morocco to explore the intersections of race, gender, and environmental justice.
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Proposed Pipelines Could Threaten Water Supply for NYC and Indigenous Groups
Similar to Standing Rock, a battle for clean energy and water rages on in our own backyard, but few in New York City seem to notice.
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Isaac Wilkins: An Environmental Justice and Sustainability Calling
Isaac Wilkins, a current MPA ESP student, has a calling. Introduced to the environmental movement through advocating for environmental justice issues impacting communities of color, he is expanding his mission to help solve diverse issues across the various sectors within the environmental movement.
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Faculty Profile: Marianne Lado
“In today’s world, whether we think about the local, regional, national or even international settings, tackling sustainability requires consideration of the communities most affected by environmental degradation and ensuring that community members have meaningful opportunities to participate in decisions affecting their lives.”
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
