Urban Environment Lab

Today's Research on the Challenges of Sustainable Development

The current social context surrounding climate change is ushering in a new era of land use, planning, and development, one that reconsiders the role of natural disasters, natural resources, and environmental impacts on the communities in which we live. The Urban Environment Lab engages students, policy-makers, and research partners in collaborative projects and discussions on the determinants of hazard vulnerability, community resilience, sustainable development, and infrastructure adaptation at the intersection of the natural, social, and built environments.

What Role Can Climate Change Play in the Courtroom? November 20, 2024
Michael Burger, executive director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, discussed recent developments in climate litigation and the questions they raise for the future.
Olga Rukovets
The Omiwatari Religious Ritual: Climate Change and Intangible Loss November 19, 2024
Climate change is altering a centuries-old Shinto ritual in Japan, highlighting the importance of addressing the less visible signs of a changing planet.
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The Critical Need to Align Climate and Nutrition Global Agendas at COP29 November 13, 2024
Climate and nutrition represent urgent and interrelated crises that must be addressed in our changing world.
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Student Spotlight: Bridging Environmental Justice with Sustainable Energy November 12, 2024
MPA-ESP student Jada Johnson believes in the power of policy to drive meaningful and sustainable solutions for historically underserved communities.
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New Opportunities at Columbia’s Climate School to Shape Sustainable Development and Drive Climate Action November 12, 2024
New undergrad programs and a change in leadership underscore the Climate School's multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to sustainability.
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Urban Environment Lab

Today's Research on the Challenges of Sustainable Development

State of the Planet