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.
State of the Planet
- Rivers Exposed by Glacier Retreat Fuel Competition Between Mining Industry and Salmon May 16, 2024Study finds that Canadian mining companies are staking claims on future salmon habitat emerging from the ice as glaciers retreat.Jenna Travers
- Food Systems Expert Jessica Fanzo Reflects on Receiving One of Science’s Highest Honors May 14, 2024Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo discusses how an "unplanned" career path led to her recent election to the National Academy of Sciences.Adrienne Day
- Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School May 13, 2024On May 10th, Climate and Society students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments during a challenging and illuminating year.Olga Rukovets
- The Impact of Stalling the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule May 13, 2024Opposition to mandatory climate risk reporting is the result of the failure of some American businesses and lobbying groups to understand that reducing and reporting on environmental risk is an indication of management competence having nothing to do with ideology.Steve Cohen
- How Can ESG Support Female Leadership? May 8, 2024Gender parity is good for companies. So why is there still a gap?Adrienne Day