Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development7
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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People
A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.
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Sustainable Development Students Tackle Four Real-World Challenges in Fall 2020 Workshop
Students provided guidance and practical recommendations for clients on a variety of sustainability issues.
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Students Reflect on New Science Communications Course
Four students share their final projects for the class and talk about their biggest takeaways.
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The Recycling Partnership: a Speaker Series Talk on Improving Recycling Practices
Sustainability Management alumna Asami Tanimoto recently spoke with students about her work to transform residential recycling and expand access.
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Climate Corps Fellowships: Transforming Business for a Sustainable Future
Climate and Society alum Scott Wood is the director of Climate Corps at the Environmental Defense Fund. He recently told students about the fellowship’s benefits.
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The Big Impact of Electric Scooters
A recent talk hosted by the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discussed the challenges and benefits of micro-mobility as a form of sustainable transportation.
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Sustainability Careers Reception Connects Students and Industry Leaders Virtually
In lieu of the usual in-person event, 30 sustainability professionals and 120 Columbia students met online to discuss the field’s ever-growing real-world applications.
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Spring 2021
Positions are available for a variety of courses. The deadline to apply is December 2 at 11:30pm.

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