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Ensuring a Prosperous China by 2049 and Providing Best Practices for Ghana
Two new gifts from donor Winnington Group of Hong Kong are helping support the Millennium Cities Initiative and the Earth Institute’s new China 2049 project, which seeks to answer the following crucial questions: What will the Chinese economy look like one hundred years after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China? How can public…
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Gifts Support Gender Equality and the Millennium Cities Initiative
Two new $50,000 gifts are supporting the Earth Institute’s crucial work in mid-sized cities in sub-Saharan Africa through the Millennium Cities Initiative, promoting research on gender issues through our center in West Africa dedicated to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and providing unrestricted support for the Earth Institute’s most pressing needs. Both gifts are allowing…
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