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  • Role-Reversal (and Some Fun) at AGU

    Role-Reversal (and Some Fun) at AGU

    Francesco Fiondella is normally behind the scenes writing web stories, developing audio slideshows and videos for the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI). But at this year’s annual American Geophysical Union (AGU), the tables were turned for a brief moment. He was video ambushed by climate scientist Andrew Robertson and forced to explain…

  • Climate Scientist to World: “Ask me Anything”

    Climate Scientist to World: “Ask me Anything”

    “After the warm winter, is this summer going to be insanely hot?”

Collage of Turkiye beach scene and Columbia University Campus with text: UN Climate Change Conference COP31, Antalya, Turkiye, Nov 9-20, 2026

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

  • Role-Reversal (and Some Fun) at AGU

    Role-Reversal (and Some Fun) at AGU

    Francesco Fiondella is normally behind the scenes writing web stories, developing audio slideshows and videos for the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI). But at this year’s annual American Geophysical Union (AGU), the tables were turned for a brief moment. He was video ambushed by climate scientist Andrew Robertson and forced to explain…

  • Climate Scientist to World: “Ask me Anything”

    Climate Scientist to World: “Ask me Anything”

    “After the warm winter, is this summer going to be insanely hot?”