speaker series
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Europe’s Plan to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions in a Complex World
At Columbia Climate School’s Signature Speaker Series, Hans Bruyninckx, former executive director of the European Environment Agency, discussed the European Green Deal.
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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People
A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.
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The Recycling Partnership: a Speaker Series Talk on Improving Recycling Practices
Sustainability Management alumna Asami Tanimoto recently spoke with students about her work to transform residential recycling and expand access.
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Climate Corps Fellowships: Transforming Business for a Sustainable Future
Climate and Society alum Scott Wood is the director of Climate Corps at the Environmental Defense Fund. He recently told students about the fellowship’s benefits.
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The Big Impact of Electric Scooters
A recent talk hosted by the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discussed the challenges and benefits of micro-mobility as a form of sustainable transportation.
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How Water Infrastructure Can Enhance Sustainability
Guests at the Sustainable Development Speaker Series discussed how water infrastructure can be leveraged to protect the environment and address poverty, inequality, and social inclusion.
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‘Building’ Sustainability for Buildings
As part of the Spring 2020 Speaker Series, the CEO of Urban Green Council spoke to students about policy solutions to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
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What It’s Like to Be a Sustainability Consultant for the Entertainment Industry
In a recent talk, sustainability consultant Jason Joyce explained how he has challenged the status quo in the fashion industry and major concert venues.
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Culture, Resilience, and Sustainability of the Salish People
In mid-February, a member of the Bitterroot Salish Tribe spoke to students about his tribe’s management and protection of natural resources.
