Women in Sustainability
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Alumni Spotlight: Pooja Chawda, Decarbonizing the Future by Cultivating Interconnectedness
Her degree in Sustainability Manage helps her to fuse policy with environment and social justice.
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Alum Works on Embedding Sustainability into Business Operations
Andrea Gomez Vesga works at ABM Industries Inc. as their corporate sustainability manager.
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sustainability
MS in Sustainability Management alum Sargam Saraf shared some advice for current and prospective students who want to build a career in corporate sustainability.
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Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)
Why women need to be included in energy and sustainability discussions—and how we can make that happen.
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Sarah Burns Wants to Lead the Renewable Energy Transition
MPA-ESP student Sarah Burns plans to mitigate the effects of climate change through renewable energy.
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Megan Ross: Advancing Sustainability through Innovation and Cooperation
Sustainability Management graduate student Megan Ross thinks that banding together to advance sustainability might end up solving more than just climate change.
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Andrea Cristina Ruiz is Using Economics to Combat Climate Change
Climate change will impact populations across the planet. MPA-DP graduate student Andrea Cristina Ruiz wants to bring their voices to the table.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
