The Earth Institute was established in 1995 to advance our understanding of Earth science and apply that knowledge to decisions made by governments and businesses around the world. A world leader in ...

The Earth Institute, Columbia University offers a wide array of support and research opportunities to students which complement their studies in sustainability and the environment. Undergraduate and ...

The Millennium Villages project offers a bold, innovative model for helping rural African communities lift themselves out of extreme poverty. The Millennium Villages themselves are proving that by ...

The Millennium Villages project offers a bold, innovative model for helping rural African communities lift themselves out of extreme poverty. The Millennium Villages themselves are proving that by ...

The Education section of this web site provides information on academic programs at all levels of study that are associated with the Earth Institute. Further information can also be obtained by ...

Each semester, the Earth Institute offers a variety of internship opportunities for Columbia and Barnard students. Students have an opportunity to work at one of the Earth Institute centers on a ...

Global field experience is a key element of Columbia University’s Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development. The newly-created Global Fellows in Sustainable Development Program was established ...

Thirty-four undergraduates gathered to present their final recommendations for three clients as part of the Capstone Workshop in Sustainable Development. This workshop is a required course for the ...

The Earth Institute, Columbia University is committed to showcasing student research in the areas of environment and sustainable development. This Spring, the Earth Institute will bring together ...

Within the maze of the seemingly endless concrete jungle, we often forget that New York City is comprised of largely low-lying coastal areas, vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate. Steve ...

In order to help achieve the goals of the Earth Clinic, a competition for project seed money was held. The Earth Clinic Steering Committee received 6 proposals requesting a total of ca. 170,000 ...