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New System Tracks and Forecasts Outbreak Risk of Dengue and Zika
The system identifies areas where environmental conditions might enhance transmission of dengue, Zika, chikungunya and other diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes. It could find at-risk areas a month in advance.
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When and How Should Schools Reopen?
It’s one of the most complicated, difficult questions of the pandemic, and there are many ways to answer it, according to Earth Institute experts.
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Malgosia Madajewicz Studies How Communities Make Decisions in the Face of Rising Seas
The development economist thinks that understanding the factors that influence climate adaptation decisions will be key to building a more resilient future.
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Climate Risk Insurance for Colombia’s Smallholder Rice Farmers
Insurance payouts based on weather conditions are helping to keep premiums low and enabling millions of farmers access to coverage previously unavailable to them.
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Welcome, GlacierHub!
The website dedicated to glaciers, climate change, and indigenous cultures is moving to its own blog on State of the Planet.
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ACToday Experts Take Part in Panel on Climate and Food Security
Experts discussed how climate and the coronavirus will affect food supply chains, and how university-led projects such as ACToday can help take on major challenges like these.
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A Sustainable Arctic Has to Include Indigenous Groups
Assimilation and colonization are still happening in our own backyard.
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COVID-19 Disruptions: Understanding Food Security Implications
The pandemic will test our food and trade systems in ways never experienced before. Food security research Michael Puma helps unravel the complex interplay of risks.
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Beautiful Planet: Earth Institute Photos From Around the Globe
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To celebrate, we’re sharing images of places and projects around the world that highlight our planet’s incredible beauty.
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
