South Asia
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First ‘Worlds at Waste’ Conference Takes an Interdisciplinary Look at Water in South Asia
From glaciers and landslides to displacement and flooding, two Columbia University professors broke down academic silos and reflected on water issues.
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Leading Himalayan Organization Takes a Historical Step by Appointing a Leader From Bhutan
Pema Gyamtsho from Bhutan will be the first Asian to ever serve as director general for the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.
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Addressing South Asia’s Urgent Global Issues Through Sustainable Development
As the world’s leading academic center addressing the practical challenges of sustainable development, the Earth Institute is building a formal presence in South Asia through the Columbia Global Center/South Asia. The center, established by Columbia University, joins centers already in place in Europe, the Middle-East, and East Asia. Under the leadership of Founding Director Dr.…
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
