Food for Humanity Initiative
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Columbia Climate School’s Global Impact Scholars Confront Urgent, Real-World Problems
Faculty and students worked together on ideas for climate solutions, which were then presented at the Climate School showcase as part of Climate Week NYC.
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Is It Time To Rethink What’s on Our Plates?
In its new season, the Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores plant-based diets and alternative proteins to reduce food-related climate impacts.
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Introducing the ‘Food Pod for Humanity’ Podcast
The Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores topics at the intersection of food systems and climate change.
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A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action
The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
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Bollinger Convening: Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition
How can powerful institutions like universities address seemingly intractable issues like global hunger?
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Columbia Climate School Launches New M.S. in Climate Program
The new degree provides core climate knowledge, applied learning, skill-building and professional development, all while integrating climate justice and equity throughout the curriculum.
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Food Systems Expert Jessica Fanzo Reflects on Receiving One of Science’s Highest Honors
Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo discusses how an “unplanned” career path led to her recent election to the National Academy of Sciences.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
