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.

From Wildfires to Courtrooms: How Attribution Science Fuels Climate Justice January 17, 2025
The Attribution Science and Climate Law Conference brought together scientists, legal experts, policymakers and advocates to explore how advancements in climate attribution science can shape litigation, policy and governance.
Guest
Climate School Experts on the Los Angeles Fires: Causes, Impacts and Recovery January 16, 2025
As California battles devastating wildfires, our researchers are helping to make sense of how they became so destructive, and what's needed for recovery.
Columbia Climate School
7 Climate Experts on What We Can Still Do to Fight Climate Change January 15, 2025
Network, think and speak your mind: Here are some ways to engage with the climate crisis.
Renée Cho
Jimmy Carter’s Climate Legacy: A Road Not Taken January 14, 2025
The former president's progressive climate agenda demonstrates how leadership might inform long-term climate action.
Guest
2024 Confirmed As Hottest Year on Record, Part of Sustained Upward March January 10, 2025
Earth's temperature exceeded the previous record set in 2023.
Columbia Climate School

Urban Environment Lab

Today's Research on the Challenges of Sustainable Development

State of the Planet