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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- Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: At the Crossroads: Nonprofits Shaping Health Policy in Times of Structural Challenge At a time of mounting pressures on both our health-care system and the nonprofit sector, the intersection of health-care policy, funding, and nonprofit leadership has never been more urgent. Rising costs, shifting federal […]
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Where: Online Description: Join the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA for a webinar to discuss the latest ICEF Roadmap on Wednesday, November 19, at 12:00 -1:00 p.m. EDT. In this Roadmap presentation, coauthors examine data centers’ energy use, strategies for improving data centers’ energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions from data centers, strategies for using data centers to accelerate […]
- Monday, November 10, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 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 […]
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