Plan 2030: Pathway to Decarbonize Columbia University's Campuses
In April 2021, Columbia released a ten-year sustainability plan that aligns the campus with the Paris Climate Agreement by using science-based targets to guide a pathway for the University campuses to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The event will provide an overview of the Plan 2030 and its key commitments, then move into a panel discussion about activity underway to advance the goals this coming year, and the role that students and faculty play in supporting the University to meet its goal.
Panelists include:
- Jessica Prata - Assistant Vice President, Environmental Stewardship Office at Columbia
- Izzy Seckler - Undergraduate Student, Columbia College ‘23
- Jason Smerdon - Lamont Research Professor in the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; Earth Institute Faculty, Earth Institute
- Indrajeet Viswanathan - Director of Energy Management and Sustainability, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Dan Zarrilli (moderator) - Special Advisor, Climate and Sustainability
The Climate Group has selected the Columbia Climate School as its university partner for this year’s Climate Week NYC. Running Sept. 20-26, Climate Week NYC convenes key climate leaders to accelerate climate action and discuss ambitious commitments ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, later this fall in Glasgow.
