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Harlem Week Climate Change Conference Centers Community Voices
Panelists highlighted environmental justice, local partnerships, New York’s climate laws and the need for equitable solutions that protect public health, reduce emissions and build a more resilient city.
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Climate School Students Analyze Extreme Heat Risk and Mitigation Efforts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A Columbia Climate School student team examined extreme heat, poor air quality and emergency management at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup in New York/New Jersey.
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Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management
Climate researchers Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke and flooding exposed the vulnerability of NYC.
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From Kindergarten to College, New York Is Rethinking Climate Education
New York State has joined a growing movement to make climate education a required part of K-12 learning, following years of student demand and widespread support from teachers and parents.
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What NYC Got Right During the Wildfire Smoke Emergency, According to an Expert
Atmospheric chemist V. Faye McNeill explains our new, smoky normal—and how to stay safe.
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Why Climate Work Is Community Work
At a recent Climate School event, speaker Memphis Washington discussed the Waterfront Alliance’s climate resilience and environmental justice efforts in Coney Island.
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Bringing Climate Research to New York City’s Classrooms
The NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute brought together K-12 educators to identify meaningful entry points for climate education lessons in their classrooms and beyond.
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Can Mayor Mamdani Turn Climate Action Into an Affordability Win for NYC?
Columbia Climate School experts discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for NYC’s new mayor.
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MPA-ESP Students Brief Policymakers on Environmental Bills Shaping New York’s Future
In their final briefings, students explored the many ways science can inform policy, from fashion and drinking water to pollinators, animal markets and urban shade.
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
