Columbia Climate School

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== Columbia Climate School ==

The Columbia Climate School is an interdisciplinary institution within Columbia University dedicated to addressing the challenges of climate change and its impacts on society. Established in 2020, the school integrates research, education, and outreach to develop solutions for a sustainable and resilient future.

History[edit | edit source]

The Columbia Climate School was founded in response to the growing urgency of climate change and the need for comprehensive, interdisciplinary approaches to tackle its complex challenges. It builds upon Columbia University's long-standing commitment to climate research, which includes the work of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Earth Institute, and other affiliated centers and programs.

Mission[edit | edit source]

The mission of the Columbia Climate School is to advance understanding of the Earth's climate system, develop innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and educate the next generation of leaders in climate science, policy, and practice. The school aims to foster collaboration across disciplines and sectors to address the multifaceted nature of climate change.

Research[edit | edit source]

The Columbia Climate School conducts cutting-edge research in various areas, including:

The school leverages the expertise of faculty and researchers from across Columbia University, as well as partnerships with external organizations and institutions.

Education[edit | edit source]

The Columbia Climate School offers a range of educational programs, including:

Undergraduate and graduate degrees in climate-related fields
Professional development and executive education programs
Public lectures, workshops, and seminars

These programs are designed to equip students and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address climate change and its impacts.

Outreach and Engagement[edit | edit source]

The Columbia Climate School is committed to engaging with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, businesses, communities, and the public. Through outreach initiatives, the school aims to raise awareness about climate change, promote evidence-based decision-making, and foster collaborative solutions.

Notable Faculty[edit | edit source]

The Columbia Climate School boasts a distinguished faculty, including leading experts in climate science, environmental policy, and related fields. Some notable faculty members include:

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Columbia Climate School is housed in several state-of-the-art facilities across Columbia University's campuses, including the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the Earth Institute.

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Columbia University

Schools

Undergraduate	College Engineering General Studies
Graduate	Architecture Arts Arts and Sciences Business Climate Dental International Affairs Journalism Law Medicine Nursing Professional Studies Public Health Social Work
Affiliated	Barnard Jewish Theological Seminary List College Teachers College Union Theological Seminary

Centers and
Institutes

Libraries

Athletics

Teams	Columbia Lions Football Baseball Men's basketball Women's basketball Men's soccer Men's squash Women's squash Fencing
Spirit	Columbia blue Columbia–Cornell football rivalry Deans' Cup Liberty Cup Marching Band "Roar, Lion, Roar" Roar-ee the Lion
Venues	Campbell Sports Center Commisso Soccer Stadium Lawrence A. Wien Stadium Levien Gymnasium Robertson Field at Satow Stadium

Campus

Academic	Barnard Hall Buell Hall Casa Italiana Hamilton Hall Havemeyer Hall Hotel Theresa Lamont Campus RV Marcus G. Langseth Lewisohn Hall Milbank, Brinckerhoff, and Fiske Halls Arthur Ross Greenhouse Philosophy Hall Prentis Hall Pupin Hall Rutherfurd Observatory Reid Hall Schermerhorn Hall
Residential	Broadway Hall Brooks and Hewitt Halls Carman Hall East Campus Furnald Hall Hartley Hall Hogan Hall John Jay Hall Schapiro Hall Wallach Hall
Statues	Alexander Hamilton Alma Mater Bellerophon Taming Pegasus The Great God Pan Thomas Jefferson John Howard Van Amringe Letters and Science Life Force Le Marteleur Reclining Figure 1969–70 The Thinker Three Way Piece No.1: Points Tightrope Walker
Other	Columbia Transportation 116th Street–Columbia University station Alfred Lerner Hall Audubon Ballroom The Colosseum Delta Psi, Alpha Chapter Earl Hall Low Memorial Library Miller Theatre Rat Rock St. Paul's Chapel Studebaker Building Tunnels Sundial Wallach Art Gallery West End Bar

Student life

Publications	The Birch Bwog Daily Spectator Jester The Blue and White The Current The Morningside Post The Federalist
Other media	WKCR WBAR
Organizations	Boar's Head Society Columbia Bartending Agency Conversio Virium I Wor Kuen Nacoms and Sachems Peithologian Society Philolexian Society Postcrypt Coffeehouse Queer Alliance St. Anthony Hall
Traditions	Columbia University traditions Academic regalia Commencement Heraldry Barnard Greek Games Joyce Kilmer Memorial Bad Poetry Contest "Stand, Columbia" The Varsity Show

Academic
publications

People

Climate change

Overview
Climate system Effects of climate change Climate change mitigation Climate change adaptation By country and region

Causes

Overview	Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere Greenhouse effect Scientific consensus on climate change
Sources	Greenhouse gases Greenhouse gas emissions Carbon accounting Carbon footprint Carbon leakage from agriculture from wetlands Fossil fuel Deforestation and climate change World energy supply and consumption

History
History of climate change science History of climate change policy and politics Svante Arrhenius James Hansen Charles David Keeling United Nations conferences Years in climate change 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Effects and issues

Physical	Abrupt climate change Anoxic event Arctic methane emissions Arctic sea ice decline Atlantic meridional overturning circulation Drought Extreme weather Flood Coastal flooding Glacier retreat Heat wave Urban heat island Marine Oceans acidification deoxygenation heat content sea surface temperature stratification temperature Ozone depletion Permafrost thaw Tipping points in the climate system Sea level rise Season creep Tropical cyclones Water cycle Wildfires
Flora and fauna	Biomes Mass mortality event Invasive species Plant biodiversity Marine life Birds Extinction risk from climate change Forest dieback
Social and economic	Agriculture Livestock Cities Civilizational collapse Children Disability Economic impacts Fisheries Gender Health (Mental health) Human rights Indigenous peoples Infectious diseases Island nations Migration Poverty Psychology Security and conflict Urban flooding Water scarcity Water security
By country & region	Africa Americas Antarctica Arctic Asia Australia Caribbean Europe Middle East and North Africa Small island countries South Asia by individual country

Mitigation

Economics and finance	Carbon budget Carbon credit Carbon neutrality Carbon offset Gold Standard (carbon offset standard) Carbon price Carbon tax Climate debt Climate risk insurance Climate finance Co-benefits of climate change mitigation Fossil fuel divestment Economics of mitigation Carbon emission trading Green Climate Fund Low-carbon economy
Energy	Carbon capture and storage Energy transition Fossil fuel phase-out Low-carbon energy Nuclear power Renewable energy Sustainable energy
Preserving and enhancing carbon sinks	Blue carbon Carbon dioxide removal Carbon sequestration Direct air capture Carbon farming Climate-smart agriculture Forest management (reforestation, afforestation, REDD and REDD+, forestry for carbon sequestration) Land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF and AFOLU) Nature-based solutions
Personal	Individual action on climate change Plant-based diet

Society and adaptation

Society	Business responses Climate action Climate grief Climate movement school strike Climate emergency declaration Denial Governance Justice Litigation Politics Political economy Public opinion Women
Adaptation	Adaptation strategies on the German coast Adaptive capacity Vulnerability Resilience Climate risk Ecosystem-based adaptation Disaster risk reduction Flood control Loss and damage Managed retreat Nature-based solutions The Adaptation Fund National Adaptation Programme of Action
Communication	Education Climate spiral Popular culture depictions art climate fiction games Climate Change Performance Index Climate crisis (term) Media coverage Warming stripes
International agreements	Glasgow Climate Pact Sustainable Development Goal 13 Kyoto Protocol Paris Agreement Cooperative Mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Background and theory

Measurements	Global surface temperature Instrumental temperature record Proxy (climate) Satellite measurements
Theory	Albedo Carbon cycle atmospheric biologic oceanic permafrost Carbon sink Climate sensitivity Climate variability and change Cloud feedback Cloud forcing Fixed anvil temperature hypothesis Feedbacks Cryosphere Earth's energy budget Extreme event attribution Global warming potential Illustrative model of greenhouse effect on climate change Orbital forcing Radiative forcing
Research and modelling	Climate change scenario Climate model Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Paleoclimatology Paleotempestology Representative Concentration Pathway Shared Socioeconomic Pathways Solar geoengineering

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