State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Jason Bordoff

  • Columbia Climate School Leadership Announcement

    Columbia Climate School Leadership Announcement

    On July 1, Jeffrey Shaman will become interim dean of the Climate School, continuing the work of co-deans Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo, climate leaders who built the School’s strong foundation.

  • What Did COP27 Accomplish?

    What Did COP27 Accomplish?

    Delegates from Columbia Climate School discuss the achievements and shortfalls of COP27, as well as what took place outside the negotiation room.

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  • Columbia Climate School Leadership Announcement

    Columbia Climate School Leadership Announcement

    On July 1, Jeffrey Shaman will become interim dean of the Climate School, continuing the work of co-deans Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo, climate leaders who built the School’s strong foundation.

  • What Did COP27 Accomplish?

    What Did COP27 Accomplish?

    Delegates from Columbia Climate School discuss the achievements and shortfalls of COP27, as well as what took place outside the negotiation room.