poetry
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hAIku: AI Generated Poetry
Have Da Vinci, an artificial intelligence engine created by OpenAI, compose a haiku on the science or nature topic of your choice!
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Could ‘Peace Speech’ Save the Planet?
A poet and social psychologist at the Columbia Climate School explore the power of language in conflict resolution, sustainability, and peace.
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Wildfire
A poem of destruction and rebirth.
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My Jamaica: A Poem
An undergraduate student shares an ode to their homeland.
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Tree Dance
A poem that will make you want to shake your branches.
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Old Ground: A Poem About Going Home
An undergraduate student shares a lyrical tribute to land they call home.
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‘Vote the Earth’ Invites You to Use Poetry to Protect the Places You Love
The interactive online poetry project aims to inspire voters to put their love for the Earth behind the power of their vote.
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Poetry in Planetary Motion
A new study, which found that the Earth and the Moon are drifting apart, inspired a science communicator to write this poem.

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
