Welcome
A compelling case for the existence of anthropogenic, or human-induced, climate change has been made and the climate science community now faces the challenge of identifying actions to minimize further negative impacts of climate change.
This challenge requires a multidisciplinary approach that involves climate scientists, engineers, economists, experts in public health, and social and political scientists, to:
- Improve our understanding of future climate impacts.
- Develop and evaluate strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
- Effectively communicate the science and impacts of climate change.
- Work with stakeholders to develop best practices for adaptation and mitigation.
The Columbia Climate Center was formed by the Earth Institute to meet the climate challenge by integrating and building upon the many climate-related activities and research efforts conducted throughout Columbia University.
Our Mission:
The Columbia Climate Center seeks to improve humankind's capacity to understand, predict, and respond to climate variability and change within a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development. By integrating basic and applied research in climate science, engineering, public health, economics, social science and political science conducted throughout Columbia University, the Center will develop strategies for adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, while communicating the science and impacts of climate change to society and providing policy analysis and advising to stakeholders and decision makers.
Recent Events:
Thursday, April 5th
Managing Carbon on Land in the Context of Climate Change
Speaker: Richard Houghton, Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Research Center
Location: Columbia University, Morningside Campus, Lerner Hall, Satow Room (5th fl)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: climate@columbia.edu
Check back soon for video of the event.
In the News:
Global Climate Change Policy Tracker: Continued Progress on Mandates, but the Emissions Challenge Remains by various authors
Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors, April 24, 2012
Climate Change May Be Affecting the Jet Stream
by Kate Brash, March 7, 2012
What Really Sways Public Opinion on Climate Change
by Anna Mazhirov, March 7, 2012
Columbia Climate Center Hosts Workshop on Carbon Management Education and Practice
by Kate Brash, November 30, 2011
Global Climate Change Policy Tracker Winners and Losers by various authors
Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors, July 25, 2011
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Island Nations, by Peter Fedynsky
Voice of America, May 25, 2011
The Columbia Climate Center's Associate Director, Mary-Elena Carr, spoke about the impacts of climate change on sea level rise at the Threatened Island Nations Conference in New York.