MPA in Environmental Science and Policy6
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I Shouldn’t Have to Pay to Fly With a Clean Conscience
It is crucial that policymakers focus on regulating airline emissions and fostering innovation in sustainable aviation fuels.
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We Are Running Out of Time to Pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
The Senate has a unique opportunity to transform conservation efforts in the U.S. And with midterm elections coming soon, the clock is ticking.
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Preparing for Professional Careers in Sustainability
The professional field we are preparing our students to work in has evolved in many ways since we began the program, as have our course offerings.
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Students Tour Gowanus Canal Superfund Site
With the help of local tour guides, Environmental Science and Policy students learned about the background and current state of one of the most contaminated sites in the country.
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Carbon Footprints: How to Advance Transparency and Prevent Greenwashing
We need a unified format for how carbon footprints are communicated, and policies to make them a normal part of doing business.
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Aurora Barone Looks for Equitable Ways to Cut Carbon Emissions
A graduate of Columbia’s Environmental Science and Policy program, Barone works as an economics and policy analyst for Environmental Defense Fund.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Higdon Bridges the Gap Between Science and Policy Action
A master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program provided him with the skills and experience to shape climate policy in the real world.
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Alumni Spotlight: Brighton Kaoma Supports Young People in Achieving Sustainability Goals
Brighton’s master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program led him to a position as the global youth director for the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in New York City.
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Internship With Environmental Science and Policy Program
Applicants must be full-time students at Columbia University and be able to work from campus.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
