State of the Planet

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Vieques

  • Power to the People

    Power to the People

    A team of students designs and implements an off-grid solar panel system to help victims of Hurricane Maria.

  • Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    In the two years since Hurricane Maria, the Urban Design Lab has been working with the small island community to design resilient homes, community centers, and sustainable infrastructure.

Columbia Climate School Giving Day on October 28, 2026, featuring students and renewable energy imagery

October 28, 2026 is Columbia Giving Day! Your gift to Columbia Climate School helps advance interdisciplinary research, educate the next generation of leaders, and transform bold ideas into real-world solutions for climate, Earth, and society.

  • Power to the People

    Power to the People

    A team of students designs and implements an off-grid solar panel system to help victims of Hurricane Maria.

  • Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    In the two years since Hurricane Maria, the Urban Design Lab has been working with the small island community to design resilient homes, community centers, and sustainable infrastructure.