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John Furlow

  • 2022 Climate News You Should Know

    2022 Climate News You Should Know

    Climate School experts weigh in on the past year’s most noteworthy events and developments within their fields.

  • 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.

  • What Is COP27?

    What Is COP27?

    In a recent event, John Furlow, director of Columbia Climate School’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society, provided a brief overview of this year’s global climate change conference in Egypt.

  • COP27: Delegates From the Columbia Climate School Share Their Plans and Hopes

    COP27: Delegates From the Columbia Climate School Share Their Plans and Hopes

    A number of representatives from the Columbia Climate School will be attending the global climate summit in Egypt. Here’s what they’ll be up to, and what they hope to achieve.

Collage of Turkiye beach scene and Columbia University Campus with text: UN Climate Change Conference COP31, Antalya, Turkiye, Nov 9-20, 2026

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

  • 2022 Climate News You Should Know

    2022 Climate News You Should Know

    Climate School experts weigh in on the past year’s most noteworthy events and developments within their fields.

  • 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.

  • What Is COP27?

    What Is COP27?

    In a recent event, John Furlow, director of Columbia Climate School’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society, provided a brief overview of this year’s global climate change conference in Egypt.

  • COP27: Delegates From the Columbia Climate School Share Their Plans and Hopes

    COP27: Delegates From the Columbia Climate School Share Their Plans and Hopes

    A number of representatives from the Columbia Climate School will be attending the global climate summit in Egypt. Here’s what they’ll be up to, and what they hope to achieve.