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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- Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM Where: Career Design Lab, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10029 Description: Master’s Program in Sustainability Management: Alumni Panel, Info Session and Reception in NYC 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 […]
- 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. ABOUT THE EVENT This event is part of the Academy’s International Observatory for Cultural Heritage (IOCH), established in 2016 by Executive Director Barbara Faedda. […]
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Where: NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10012 Description: Join the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA Women in Energy Initiative (WIE), and the NYU SPS Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and Young Professionals in Energy NYC for a dynamic conversation […]
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