State of the Planet

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  • Environmental Protection in a New Age

    Environmental Protection in a New Age

    Paul Gallay, president of Riverkeeper, sheds light on natural resource conservation, holding the government accountable, and how to get involved in environmental preservation at this crucial time in history.

  • Undergraduate Senior Focuses Thesis on Democratic Process in Ghana

    Undergraduate Senior Focuses Thesis on Democratic Process in Ghana

    Motivated by the opportunity to give back to her country, Ohemaa Ofori-Atta is studying Sustainable Development at Columbia.

  • Part-Time Summer Internship in the Undergraduate Program

    Part-Time Summer Internship in the Undergraduate Program

    The Earth Institute is seeking an intern to work with the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development for the month of August. This position is a unique opportunity to help support our cutting-edge educational program at Columbia University.

  • Faculty Profile: Lisa Dale

    Faculty Profile: Lisa Dale

    Lisa Dale joins the Earth Institute this year as lecturer for the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development. This fall, Lisa is teaching Environmental Policy & Governance for Sustainable Development, which will examine policy frameworks at the national and international levels through a sustainability lens.

  • Fall 2017 Teaching Assistant Opportunities

    Fall 2017 Teaching Assistant Opportunities

    The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development is currently accepting applications for Fall 2017 teaching assistant positions.

  • Senior Focuses on Sustainability Across STEM Disciplines

    Senior Focuses on Sustainability Across STEM Disciplines

    Nicholas Kirby shares his experience in the Undergraduate Sustainable Development Program as a rising senior.

  • Sustainable Development Undergrads Learn to Communicate Sustainability Persuasively

    Sustainable Development Undergrads Learn to Communicate Sustainability Persuasively

    Earth Institute undergraduates Karina Robles (SusDev ’18) and Jesse Thorson (SusDev ’18) talk about their experience attending the 2017 Planet Forward Summit.

  • Honors Students Talk Future Goals After SDEV Program

    By Chandler Precht In spring 2017, three students from the Undergraduate Sustainable Development Program, Elana Sulakshana, Sophia Rhee, & Jonathan Young, received Departmental Honors and two students, Elana Sulakshana & Saradiane Mosko, received Phi Beta Kappa Honors. We spoke to them about their undergraduate experiences and their plans for making a sustainable future. Q&A with…

  • Students Advise County on Permeable Pavement

    Students Advise County on Permeable Pavement

    The biggest barrier to installation or permeable pavement is funding. But the positive outcomes include reduced flooding, less stormwater runoff, and recharging of aquifers.

  • Environmental Protection in a New Age

    Environmental Protection in a New Age

    Paul Gallay, president of Riverkeeper, sheds light on natural resource conservation, holding the government accountable, and how to get involved in environmental preservation at this crucial time in history.

  • Undergraduate Senior Focuses Thesis on Democratic Process in Ghana

    Undergraduate Senior Focuses Thesis on Democratic Process in Ghana

    Motivated by the opportunity to give back to her country, Ohemaa Ofori-Atta is studying Sustainable Development at Columbia.

  • Part-Time Summer Internship in the Undergraduate Program

    Part-Time Summer Internship in the Undergraduate Program

    The Earth Institute is seeking an intern to work with the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development for the month of August. This position is a unique opportunity to help support our cutting-edge educational program at Columbia University.

  • Faculty Profile: Lisa Dale

    Faculty Profile: Lisa Dale

    Lisa Dale joins the Earth Institute this year as lecturer for the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development. This fall, Lisa is teaching Environmental Policy & Governance for Sustainable Development, which will examine policy frameworks at the national and international levels through a sustainability lens.

  • Fall 2017 Teaching Assistant Opportunities

    Fall 2017 Teaching Assistant Opportunities

    The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development is currently accepting applications for Fall 2017 teaching assistant positions.

  • Senior Focuses on Sustainability Across STEM Disciplines

    Senior Focuses on Sustainability Across STEM Disciplines

    Nicholas Kirby shares his experience in the Undergraduate Sustainable Development Program as a rising senior.

  • Sustainable Development Undergrads Learn to Communicate Sustainability Persuasively

    Sustainable Development Undergrads Learn to Communicate Sustainability Persuasively

    Earth Institute undergraduates Karina Robles (SusDev ’18) and Jesse Thorson (SusDev ’18) talk about their experience attending the 2017 Planet Forward Summit.

  • Honors Students Talk Future Goals After SDEV Program

    By Chandler Precht In spring 2017, three students from the Undergraduate Sustainable Development Program, Elana Sulakshana, Sophia Rhee, & Jonathan Young, received Departmental Honors and two students, Elana Sulakshana & Saradiane Mosko, received Phi Beta Kappa Honors. We spoke to them about their undergraduate experiences and their plans for making a sustainable future. Q&A with…

  • Students Advise County on Permeable Pavement

    Students Advise County on Permeable Pavement

    The biggest barrier to installation or permeable pavement is funding. But the positive outcomes include reduced flooding, less stormwater runoff, and recharging of aquifers.