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Students Reflect on New Science Communications Course
Four students share their final projects for the class and talk about their biggest takeaways.
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Q&A With Lisa Goddard on Leadership in Climate Science
Originally one of few women in her field, Goddard transformed her difference into an advantage. Today she is internationally recognized for her research and leadership in climate science.
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Video: Adapting Agriculture to Climate Today, for Tomorrow
The project aims to combat hunger by increasing climate knowledge in six countries that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and fluctuations.
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Coffee for the Birds: Connecting Bird-watchers With Shade-grown Coffee
A new study explores whether bird-friendly coffee is on the radar of bird watchers: Are they drinking it and, if not, why not?
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Q&A With Gloriose Nsengiyumva, Who Puts Climate Adaptation Into Action
Seasonal climate forecasts can help farmers stave off poverty and hunger. Nsengiyumva helps farmers in Africa interpret those forecasts.
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Lisa Ilboudo Nébié: Studying Food Security, Environmental Changes and Migration in West Africa
She studies how environmental changes impact communities around the world, and how communities adapt.
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EI LIVE K12 Is Back for Spring 2021
Our popular video series for students, educators, and parents returns with an exciting lineup from January to June.
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New Offerings in Earth Institute’s Non-Degree Programs for Spring 2021
Join us for another exciting semester of non-degree learning opportunities around climate and sustainability.
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Earth Networks Take Interdisciplinary Work to the Next Level
Working across the university, the Earth Networks will focus on climate mobility, environmental justice, habitable planets, and sustainable food systems.

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
