professional development
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Columbia Climate School Career Reception Connects Students With Climate and Sustainability Professionals
Climate and sustainability students met with professionals in finance, clean energy, real estate, public policy and communications at the 11th annual career reception.
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Columbia Climate School Hosts 10th Annual Sustainability Careers Reception
Sustainability professionals and Columbia students from varying backgrounds and degree pursuits gathered to discuss the opportunities, skills and projects in sustainability and climate.
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Columbia Climate School Hosts Ninth Annual Sustainability Careers Reception
Thirty-three sustainability professionals and 88 Columbia students from varying backgrounds and degree pursuits gathered to discuss the ever-pressing challenges and real-world applications of sustainability and climate.
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Columbia Climate School Hosts 7th Annual Sustainability Careers Reception
Students and professionals met to discuss the challenges and real-world applications of sustainability and climate.
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Unpaid Internships are Unethical and Wrong
Internships can be valuable and important apprenticeship opportunities for students engaged in them. They should be encouraged, and they should be paid.
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Takeaways From the Climate Foundations Professional Learning Workshop
A participant shares what drew him to our Professional Learning Program, and how it’s advancing his career.
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Columbia Climate School’s Non-Degree Offerings for Fall 2021
Starting in fall 2021, the Columbia Climate School will offer non-degree educational programs for high school students and adult learners.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sustainability Management Alumnus, Mark Wolf – Career and Executive Coach, CEO
The sustainability consultancy CEO came to the SUMA program because he wanted to make an impact.
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All Ivy Career Week Approaching: February 1-5 Online
The week will feature virtual panel talks, interviews, and the All Ivy Career Fair for students and alumni.

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
