Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development2
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New Opportunities at Columbia’s Climate School to Shape Sustainable Development and Drive Climate Action
New undergrad programs and a change in leadership underscore the Climate School’s multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to sustainability.
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Navigating Nonprofits: A Summer Internship on Capitol Hill
Working at a DC-based environmental nonprofit convinced this student to pursue a career in environmental policy.
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From India to Barbados: Insights from the Climate School’s Earth Month Research Showcase
Three students reflect on their research experience in climate and health, environmental justice mapping and sustainable coffee practices.
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Venetian Ventures: Exploring Sustainable Development Through Fellowships in Italy
Two Columbia students reflect on their unique experiences learning about sustainability in Venice.
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Student Spotlight: Blending Climate Action with Finance
A rising senior at Columbia, Emine Taha is studying sustainable development and putting her skills into practice by interning as a climate finance summer analyst.
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Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin, from the class of 2024, share their experience, post-graduation plans and advice to current students.
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Sustainable Development Program Hosts Annual Alumni Career Conversations Panel
On March 27, the Undergraduate Sustainable Development Program invited all graduate and undergraduate students to learn more about the diverse paths sustainability work can take.
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Register to Present at the Climate School’s Earth Month and Student Research Showcase
Columbia’s annual Earth Month and Student Research Showcase will take place on April 26.
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Student Spotlight: Exploring the Impact of Sustainable Development on Study Abroad Experiences
Two students in Columbia’s Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discuss their study abroad experiences and offer advice to students curious about similar adventures.

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
