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New Class on Predicting the Effects of Climate Change on Global Forests
Brendan Buckley discusses his course, Predicting the Effects of Climate Change on Global Forests, which is offered this spring.
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Elliott Sclar Named One of 2018’s ‘Responsible 100’
The award from City and State NY recognizes socially responsible executives, thought leaders, visionaries and influencers.
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Ethics for Sustainability Management and Finance
The redesigned course focuses on the ethical challenges, pathways, and practices of sustainability in its intersections with the financial sector.
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Accounting, Finance, and Modeling of Sustainable Investments
In Fall 2018, this course will examine traditional and emerging financial and cost accounting practices, non-financial sustainability performance metrics, and more.
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Writing About Global Science for the International Media, with Claudia Dreifus
A Sustainability Management course starting in July will help students develop skills to produce magazine articles. Professor Dreifus explains why these skills are important for scientists and sustainability professionals.
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Sustainability Management Faculty Honored in 2018 Modernism in America Awards
Architect and faculty member Lynnette Widder won a Docomomo Citation of Merit for her work in restoring a modernist house with an eye toward sustainability.
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New Sustainability Science Program Features Course on Climate Science for Decision-Makers
Understanding the range of climate risks requires understanding the way in which climate models are built and the assumptions that underpin them.
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New Class on Impact Finance for Sustainability Practitioners
Instead of separating investment strategy from environmental and social goals, impact finance harnesses the capital markets to drive positive environmental and social change.
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New Class on Circular Economy for Sustainability Professionals
A truly sustainable economy may require fundamentally re-thinking how we make and consume products. A new course delves into the challenges and opportunities of this transformation.

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
