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Columbia's Climate Hub


Columbia University has a long history of leading on climate change research, from the founding of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in 1949 to the launch of the Columbia Climate School last year. Embracing that history, a key priority of the Climate School is to connect and amplify the pioneering climate research, education, and impacts taking place across the university. This month, we're highlighting some of that great work from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of International and Public Affairs, and the Mailman School of Public Health. 

Fossil-free Campus Construction

This month, Columbia announced that it will no longer install fossil fuel connections in new construction, refresh, or renovation projects, as part of its efforts to end fossil fuel combustion on campus and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis

Cecilia Sorensen, the new director of the Global Consortium on Climate Health Education (GCCHE), argues that all health professionals needs to see through a climate lens, no matter what their field or background is.

Save the Date: Giving Day 2021

On October 20, join the Columbia Climate School for Columbia Giving Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event. This year, meet the moment by helping us meet our generous $100,000 challenge match from Charles and Doris Michaels.

A Rich History of Climate Change Expertise 

Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs has long been a leader in its understanding of and dedication to climate change policy through its curriculum, impacts, collaborative research, funding initiatives, and more.

Artificial Intelligence for a Changing Climate

Columbia will lead a new climate modeling center called Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP), which will help provide actionable information for climate adaptation decision-making. 

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 1, 2021 |  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A Virtual Fireside Chat - Confronting the New Normal: How Can AI Help Us Prepare for A Changing Climate?

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Summer Stars Lecture Series with Geoff Green

Wednesday, October 13 - Thursday, October 14, 2021 | All Day
Lamont Open House at Home

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Climate Justice and Just Transition: Recognition and Reparations

Visit our website for complete events listings.

More Good Reads


The Columbia Climate School was the official university partner of Climate Week NYC. In case you missed it, check out event recordings, blogs posts, and more here.

A new study shows why the U.S. Northeast coast is warming faster than most other regions of North America.


Lamont-Doherty volcanology student Jasper Baur and his colleagues are working to demonstrate how the drone-borne geophysical sensors used in the field can help detect land mines.

For the past three years, the Women, Peace and Security Program has been running a pilot fellowship program to connect community stakeholders, movement leaders, policy makers and academics to learn from and promote lessons from grassroots women changemakers from around the world.

On a recent episode of the Columbia Energy Exhange podcast, host Jason Bordoff talks to Anne-Sophie Corbeau and Dr. Tatiana Mitrova to help explain the gas crisis in Europe. 

The National Science Foundation announced support for a new Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet, which will include 13 partners including Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the National Center for Disaster Preparedness funding to develop two new training programs focused on community sheltering and relocation assistance and pandemic preparedness and response.

Communities of color are especially at risk from extreme heat, and COVID-19 has made cooling off more challenging for many. How can NYC do better?


Bitcoin is rising in popularity, but its environmental implications are far-reaching. Can cryptocurrencies become more sustainable?  

The Columbia Climate School has new non-degree offerings throughout the fall for pre-college and professional learners.

Global temperatures are continuing to rise, and atmospheric carbon dioxide is reaching levels not seen in three million years. It’s clear we are at a turning point. To meet these challenges head on, Columbia has launched the Columbia Climate School. Designed for immediate impact, the Climate School generates actionable, evidence-based solutions and prepares a new generation to lead in a changing planet. Your support enables our community to pursue bold ideas and develop real-world solutions.
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