MA in Climate and Society
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What I’ve Learned From ‘The End of Poverty,’ 20 Years Later
The author reflects on Jeffrey Sachs, the U.N., and the need to redesign global institutions for a world shaped by climate change, poverty and geopolitical strain.
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Translating Climate Awareness Into Action at New York High Schools
The student-led Youth Climate Action Alliance Interscholastic Conference brought together high school students from across the boroughs to learn about and collaborate on climate action initiatives.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School
On May 15, M.A. in Climate and Society and M.S. in Climate Finance students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Why We’re All on the Same Team in the Fight Against Climate Change
Campbell Award winner Marina Saguar Urquiola is helping to solve climate change through adaptation finance.
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Climate Work Is Personal for This Class Day Speaker
Annika Bellot focuses on international law and decarbonization efforts to help save small island states like Dominica, where she grew up.
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Exploring Connections Between Environment and Society
Aynsley Kretschmar, a soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program, reflects on the skills she’s gained from her time at Columbia, as well as what she’s most excited about for her future.
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Seeing Climate Change Through a New Lens
M.A. in Climate and Society student Erin Frank shoots film around New York City. She says her camera and climate coursework have more in common than she expected.
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Columbia Beautiful Planet 2026
Once again, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet, as captured by the Columbia community.
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Ian Hunt Wrote the Climate Book He Wanted To Read as a Kid
An M.A. in Climate and Society alum shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book about climate action.
You Asked invites you to share your most pressing questions about climate, science, and sustainability. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School experts will respond with clear, evidence-based answers. Pose your questions and story ideas!
