Sustainable Development Goals
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Beyond Net-Zero Targets: Lisa Sachs on Designing Systems for Decarbonization
Sachs, director of Columbia’s Center on Sustainable Investment, argues that durable climate progress begins with systems diagnosis, not isolated technologies, targets or promises.
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A New Way to Rank Countries on Successful Aging
Is there a comprehensive way to define successful aging? Ng Kah Long analyzed existing population indexes before choosing to construct his own.
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New Book Reimagines Sustainable Development Education for All Audiences
A new book from experts at the Columbia Climate School encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and community involvement to improve education for sustainable development around the world.
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Shannon Márquez: Empowering Women and Girls Through Access to Water and Sanitation
The engineer and environmental health researcher studies the intersections of gender, water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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Charting a Roadmap for Radical, Transformative Change in the Midst of Climate Breakdown
A workshop on April 29 will discuss Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which aims to incorporate sustainable development into education.
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How Private Philanthropies Can Maximize Their Impacts
In his new book, Philanthropy and Society, research scholar David Maurrasse highlights strategic and inclusive tactics that help philanthropic institutions to more effectively serve their communities.
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Help Accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals: Vote for Your Favorite Project
110 projects from around the world offer local solutions for a more sustainable planet.
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Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development: Complementary Goals in Rwanda
Professor Lisa Dale spent a month in Rwanda this summer to teach, research, and weave together sustainable development and climate change adaptation.
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Merging Environment and Education Is Crucial for Sustainable Development
Over the past few years, Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development has been tackling sustainability issues through meaningful education on the environment.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
