President Biden
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Compassion, Empathy and American Anti-poverty and Immigration Policy
We should be able to find it in our hearts to help children, dreamers and refugees, and our new president gives me hope we can do just that.
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The U.S. Is Back in the Paris Agreement. Now What?
What progress has been made and what could change with the U.S.’s reentry?

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
