sustainable food systems
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A Blueprint for Survival: New EAT-Lancet Report Is a Sustainable Food Systems Roadmap
The much-anticipated second EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy, Sustainable and Just Food Systems has been released, building on the landmark 2019 report that first defined the Planetary Health Diet.
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The Critical Need to Align Climate and Nutrition Global Agendas at COP29
Climate and nutrition represent urgent and interrelated crises that must be addressed in our changing world.
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Bollinger Convening: Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition
How can powerful institutions like universities address seemingly intractable issues like global hunger?
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Pomodoro Pasta with a Side of Accountability: Addressing Food Waste in NYC
Experts say that over 30% of all the purchased food in wealthy societies is tossed. Here are some tips to curb waste and its climate impacts.
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Five Ways to Host a More Sustainable Thanksgiving
Food systems researcher Jessica Fanzo offers tips for a more environmentally friendly holiday.
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COP27: Meaningful Progress and Missed Opportunities on Food System Emissions
Did the conference deliver on its billing as the first “food COP”?
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Columbia Event Management Brings Sustainability to the Table
Inspired by work with the Earth Institute, Columbia Event Management is now offering a Sustainable Living menu curated to feature local ingredients, focusing on vegan and vegetarian options.
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Building Regenerative Local Food Systems
On April 27, 2017, the Earth Institute, the School of International and Public Affairs, the Agriculture and Food Security Center and the Columbia Water Center presented the third annual Forum on Sustainable Agriculture, on Building Regenerative Food Systems.
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How to Feed Everyone—and Protect the Environment
More than 500 leaders in agricultural research and organizations from 67 countries came together for the 2nd International Conference on Global Food Security to discuss how we can achieve global food security while reconciling demands on the environment.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
