Sustainable Development Archives - State of the Planet

What Is the M.S. in Sustainability Science Program?

Equipped with cutting-edge techniques, graduates of the program apply their knowledge to help organizations and businesses address environmental impacts and risks to their operations. The next deadline to apply is May 15.

by MS in Sustainability Science Program |April 9, 2021
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Sustainable Development Students Tackle Four Real-World Challenges in Fall 2020 Workshop

Students provided guidance and practical recommendations for clients on a variety of sustainability issues.

by |March 12, 2021

Radhika Iyengar Tackles Educational Inequalities in Developing Countries

She’s fighting for access to education for some of India’s most marginalized groups, and finding creative ways to blur the line between schools and communities.

by |March 8, 2021
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Apply Now for Virtual Executive Training on Sustainable Investments in Agriculture

The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment’s annual training session will be held online in June 2021.

Student Workshop Proposes Ideas for Resilience in Three Communities

In the fall 2020 course, “Responsiveness and Resilience in the Built Environment,” students learned about sustainability challenges in three urban areas and came up with potential solutions.

by Frederique Fyhr |January 29, 2021
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Book Club With Jeffrey Sachs Will Examine the Most Important Topics for Humanity

The free, global forum will feature monthly interviews with renowned authors about their groundbreaking work in sustainability, economics, history, social justice, and more.

by Florencia Librizzi and Juliana Bartels |January 27, 2021
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Students Learn From Leading Sustainability Practitioners in Practicum Course

A dozen leading sustainability practitioners will share their experience in the Practicum in Innovative Sustainability Leadership.

by Sustainability Management Program |January 8, 2021

The Communication Climate After 2020: Stormy but Hopeful

A global community, including the Earth Institute’s Initiative on Communication and Sustainability, is working hard to make information and connectivity matter a little more each day.

by |December 31, 2020

New Class on Sustainability and Racial Justice in 21st Century Detroit

In Spring 2021, the Sustainability Management program is offering a new course on Building Resilience in 21st Century Detroit.

by Sustainability Management Program |December 29, 2020
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Energy Expert Rory Christian Joins Sustainability Management Faculty

Christian brings to the program a wealth of experience from across the energy industry. He will begin teaching the Analysis for Energy Efficiency course in Spring 2021.

by Sustainability Management Program |December 22, 2020