State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

International Thwaites Glacier Collaborative

  • Into Deep Field

    Into Deep Field

    Moving a team from a science base into a deep field camp in Antarctica comes with a mix of high energy and optimism.

  • Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Fieldwork in Antarctica adds a whole new layer to the meaning of planning. When heavily field-based projects are planned, it is common for preliminary fieldwork to precede the larger project.

Rainforest and Columbia campus collage banner with text "UN COP30, Belem, Brazil, Nov 10-21, 2025"

During COP30—the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference taking place November 10–21 in Belém, Brazil—experts from Columbia Climate School and Columbia University will be contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More

  • Into Deep Field

    Into Deep Field

    Moving a team from a science base into a deep field camp in Antarctica comes with a mix of high energy and optimism.

  • Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Fieldwork in Antarctica adds a whole new layer to the meaning of planning. When heavily field-based projects are planned, it is common for preliminary fieldwork to precede the larger project.