Research Overview

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

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500+

PhD-level researchers

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200+

Active research projects

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25+

Transdisciplinary research centers

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$1B+

Total research sponsorship since 2013

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490+

Funding partners since 2013

"The Columbia Climate School represents a profound opportunity to escalate and deepen our science — discovery and research-based solutions are more crucial than ever." - Maureen Raymo, Co-Founding Dean, Columbia Climate School

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

Research Centers & Programs

Bringing together high-impact centers, institutes, and initiatives, we support a continuum of research, from basic discovery to societal solutions.

Research Projects

Explore our diverse Earth, climate, environmental, and sustainability research projects around the world.

Engage with Our Research Community

Student Research Opportunities

Research News

Whole Food Systems: Jessica Fanzo Looks at How Food Connects With Everything Else
March 9, 2023

The Columbia Climate School’s newest faculty member strives to improve food systems to deliver healthy, equitable, and environmentally sustainable diets.

Using a People-Centered Approach to Design Restoration Projects
March 7, 2023

A new study proposes a more holistic approach to planning restoration projects that do not “leave people off the map.”

Without Changes, Global Food Systems May Drive World Beyond Climate Targets, Says Study
March 6, 2023

Production of meat, dairy and rice are the leading sources of food-related emissions. Improved management practices and changes in diet could go a long way to addressing the issues.