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Columbia Climate School Students Take On Coastal Flooding at a U.N. Conference – State of the Planet

Earlier this month, within a timeframe of less than 24 hours, a team of postgraduate and current students at the Columbia Climate School and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) worked through the night to develop and submit their entry for an international competition known as the U.N. Foresight Sprint. Part of the Global […]
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In Norway, Climate Goals Clash With Indigenous Herders’ Rights – State of the Planet

A recent climate initiative by the Norwegian government is facing opposition from the Saami Indigenous people, whose territories are directly affected. The proposed 54-kilometer power line would be built by the state-owned energy company Equinor in the northernmost portion of the country, well above the Arctic Circle. The Saami believe their rights to cultural preservation […]
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After the ‘Last Generation’

Soul-searching Second, the idea that repression of the movement would act as a ‘backfiring tool’, stirring public sympathy proved overly optimistic. “If they lock us up, there will be an outcry,” some activists claimed. Repression and court cases did not trigger mass support. Instead, the crackdowns dampened the movement’s momentum. Third, the rise of the […]
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More and more people missing from official data – State of the Planet

Experts are warning that millions of people around the world aren’t being counted in census data, leaving policy makers in the dark about the populations they govern. They say a “quiet crisis” is unfolding with census data not being published due to concerns about declining response rates and the accuracy of data. In a paper […]
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They walk among us

However, Cooper backtracked after becoming home secretary, opting to appeal against the quashing of the very legislation she once condemned. The Court of Appeal found against the government. The government’s continuation of Conservative rhetoric and frustration at judicial independence on asylum cases was also clear in recent calls to exploit “legal loopholes,” drawing criticism even from […]
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Rethinking Energy Systems in the Age of AI – State of the Planet

This story was originally published by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, a joint center of Columbia Law School and Columbia Climate School. The world’s energy systems and digital infrastructure are undergoing rapid and interconnected transformations. The continued expansion of data centers—driven by growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and next-generation digital […]
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‘I’m living my purpose’

Youth-led After completing her undergraduate degree, Lindi undertook a two-year  climate and land rights internship with the Association for Rural Land Rights Advocacy ( AFRA), participating in projects helping local rural communities negotiate different challenges associated with climate change. These included water scarcity to dealing with high winds, thunderstorms and flash flooding.  She was also […]
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Building Mobility, Resilience and Connection in a Changing Climate – State of the Planet

What does mobility look like in the face of climate change? How can we build more just and climate-resilient communities? When should areas opt for adaptation in place over managed retreat? These are just some of the questions to expect at this year’s MR2025 (formerly known as Managed Retreat) conference. Hosted by the Columbia Climate […]
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EU Commissioner Várhelyi revives Biotech Act for 2025

EU Commissioner Várhelyi revives Biotech Act for 2025

In a panel discussion at Medicines for Europe Annual Conference, EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi made a surprise announcement that the Commission will adopt the EU Biotech Act by the end of this year, citing growing “global challenges”. According to the EU Commission’s work programme, the legislation was initially scheduled for adoption in Q3 2025, […]
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EU Commissioner Várhelyi revives Biotech Act for 2025

EU Commissioner Várhelyi revives Biotech Act for 2025

In a panel discussion at Medicines for Europe Annual Conference, EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi made a surprise announcement that the Commission will adopt the EU Biotech Act by the end of this year, citing growing “global challenges”. According to the EU Commission’s work programme, the legislation was initially scheduled for adoption in Q3 2025, […]
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