Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes balancing environmental health, economic development and social wellbeing. Key aspects of sustainability include reducing resource consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable energy and efficient practices. Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are driving the global push toward more sustainable practices. Scientific research in sustainability focuses on developing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact, foster circular economies and promote resilient communities. Achieving sustainability requires collaboration across sectors to create a more equitable and balanced future.
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- Monday, March 9, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Description: Perspectives Dialogue Series | “Degrowth vs. green growth: can capitalism solve climate change?” The Perspectives Dialogue Series is a flagship public forum of the Columbia Climate School, created to elevate rigorous, solutions-oriented conversations on climate questions that do not have easy answers. Each Dialogue brings together leading voices with distinct perspectives […]
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM Where: Career Design Lab, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10029 Description: The M.S. in Sustainability Management Information Session and Alumni Panel, hosted by Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, is an event designed for current and aspiring sustainability leaders who wish to pursue a career in management at the intersection of business and the environment. The evening kicks off with […]
- Friday, February 27, 2026 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Where: Italian Academy, 1161 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 Description: Postponed to this Friday, February 27, 2:30PM Mapping the Hidden Threads of “Made in Italy”: Fashion Museums, Material Culture, and Cultural Heritage as Drivers of Value Click here to register. OPENING REMARKS Barbara Faedda (Executive Director, Italian Academy) SPEAKERS Eugenia Paulicelli (Professor of Italian Studies, Comparative Literature, and Women’s Studies at Queens […]
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