Wildfires are a growing global threat, fueled by the complex interplay of climate change, human activity, and natural factors. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and shifting weather patterns linked to climate change are intensifying the frequency, severity, and unpredictability of wildfires. Wildfires can devastate ecosystems, displace communities, and release vast amounts of carbon dioxide, further exacerbating climate change. As scientists work to unravel the dynamics of wildfire behavior, challenges remain in predicting fire patterns, mitigating risks, and understanding their long-term impacts on biodiversity and human health. Bridging the gap between scientific understanding and practical solutions will be crucial in adapting to this escalating crisis and building resilience against its far-reaching consequences.
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- Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Where: Online Event Description: The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA is pleased to host a virtual webinar with experts from Kenya, India, and Brazil to discuss and better understand the landscape of PCCM regulatory frameworks across countries. Panelists include: Gautam Jain, Senior Research Scholar CGEP Luisa Palacios, Adjunct Senior Research Scholar CGEP Thiago Barral, Undersecretary for Implementation at the Secretariat of […]
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Where: Accenture – One Manhattan West, 395 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Description: The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA’s Women in Energy initiative and Accenture invite you to join us for an evening of conversation and networking focused on how nuclear energy could fuel the age of AI and change the energy industry. As data centers […]
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Where: Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10027 Description: Community Participation and Planning Guides for Local Climate Action in Chile (Virtual Webinar) This webinar will be conducted in Spanish. The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP), Columbia Climate School, invites you to the launch of the Community Participation and Planning Guides for Local Climate Action, developed through the project ‘Strengthening […]
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