Food for Humanity Initiative
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Student Spotlight: A Systems-Level Approach To Help Solve India’s Food Challenges
Stuti Banga’s work emphasizes how systems-level thinking, national contexts and power dynamics matter just as much as technological innovation.
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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.
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
