The Columbia Climate School powers innovative research in the science, consequences, and human dimensions of climate change. We are the research institution where the phrase "global warming" originated, and we unite the sciences, engineering, finance, humanities, arts, and policy to achieve a more sustainable and just world.
RESEARCH AT-A-GLANCE
Office of Research
Our Office of Research nurtures our community of established and future environmental leaders through proposal development, programmatic engagement, and compliance support.
Research Partners & Projects
Bringing together high-impact centers, institutes, and initiatives, we support a continuum of research, from basic discovery to societal solutions.
Explore our diverse Earth, climate, environmental, and sustainability research projects around the world.
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Student Research Opportunities
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Research News
Columbia’s Earth Networks Offer Collaborative and Innovative Opportunities to Address Climate Change
Whether working on plastics, sports, food, or environmental justice, each Earth Network provides a unique approach to a shared challenge.
How to Adapt to Climate Change, and How Not To
Adapting to climate change might seem to be all to the good, but some adaptations have negative effects that must be weighed against the positives.
New Report Highlights the Complex Intersection of Antitrust Law and Sustainability Goals
The purpose of this new report is to provoke and support engagement among policymakers, private firms, and the wider public about the ways that competition policy can support sustainable development.