State of the Planet

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  • Former UN Negotiator Gains Skills to Reduce Climate Change Impacts

    Former UN Negotiator Gains Skills to Reduce Climate Change Impacts

    From a WTO trade diplomat, to Singapore’s lead climate change negotiator at the UN, to a student at Columbia University, Desmond Tay talks about his experience to date in the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program. “The ESP program brings together high-caliber students of diverse backgrounds and great passion.”

  • MS Student Seeks to Make Sustainability an Indispensable Business Practice

    MS Student Seeks to Make Sustainability an Indispensable Business Practice

    Current President of the Sustainability Management Student Association, former officer in the United States Air Force and consultant, Jonathan Cain discusses his experience in the MS in Sustainability Management program. Now equipped with a variety of skills and tools, Cain is posed to develop clear, coordinated strategies to address challenging sustainability issues.

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The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • Former UN Negotiator Gains Skills to Reduce Climate Change Impacts

    Former UN Negotiator Gains Skills to Reduce Climate Change Impacts

    From a WTO trade diplomat, to Singapore’s lead climate change negotiator at the UN, to a student at Columbia University, Desmond Tay talks about his experience to date in the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program. “The ESP program brings together high-caliber students of diverse backgrounds and great passion.”

  • MS Student Seeks to Make Sustainability an Indispensable Business Practice

    MS Student Seeks to Make Sustainability an Indispensable Business Practice

    Current President of the Sustainability Management Student Association, former officer in the United States Air Force and consultant, Jonathan Cain discusses his experience in the MS in Sustainability Management program. Now equipped with a variety of skills and tools, Cain is posed to develop clear, coordinated strategies to address challenging sustainability issues.