Impact Learning

Experiential learning programs build the skills, leadership, and experience needed to drive climate action. We equip students to turn learning into action in the classroom and beyond.

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Master's Programs

Graduate-level curriculum, coaching, and applied learning.

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Pre-College Programs

Engaging K-12 learners through hands-on programming.

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Impact Scholars

Immersing students in applied projects.

Master's Programs Learning

Graduate-level curriculum, coaching, and applied learning, including durable skills, travel courses, and capstones.

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Climate in Practice

Builds changemaking, leadership, and professional skills through applied casework, collaborative practice, and career-focused climate learning.

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Earth Studio

This partnership with GSAPP Urban Design, place-based partners, and the Climate School unites design, policy, and climate science to develop climate solutions around the world.

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Capstones

Students master collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking by working on real-world climate projects.

“This course challenged me to apply 2D theories of climate justice to 3D policy and design. It left me with a breathtaking sense of hope within a like-minded, wildly creative community of students and faculty.” Julia Goldsamt, Earth Studio Student

Pre-College Programs

Engaging K-12 learners through hands-on programming that builds climate awareness, leadership, and foundational skills.

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Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains

A 2-week campus program in Castleton, Vermont that inspires high schoolers to mobilize action and drive change in response to our warming planet.

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Climate LIVE K-12

A video series connecting K-12 students, educators, and the public with our scientists and experts to explore climate science, sustainability, and Earth systems research.

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Climate Education Resource Hub

A collaborative collection of climate lessons, activities, and resources from Columbia University faculty and researchers, designed to support interdisciplinary learning.

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NYC Teacher Climate Education

A partnership between Columbia Climate School, NYC Public Schools, and Teachers College to provide interdisciplinary climate workshops for K-12 educators.

Impact Scholars

A select cohort of Columbia students paired with Global Impact Lab teams to prototype and pilot real-world climate solutions.

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Applied Project Work

Supporting Climate School impact initiatives through research, stakeholder engagement, pilot testing, communications, and implementation support.

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Cohort Learning Exchanges

Sharing insights and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across teams and sectors focused on systems thinking, identifying leverage points, scaling pathways, and storytelling for impact.

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Summer Retreat

Synthesizing learnings, deepening relationships, and completing final project deliverables at Foundation House (Greenwich, CT).

Meet the Climate School Impact Scholars and Faculty

Hands-On Learning for a Changing Planet

Gain the skills you need to make a difference.