As the world turns from negotiation to implementation following COP30 in Belém, the Columbia Climate School invites you to join the final installment of the Countdown to COP30 series: Reflections from Belém: Columbia at COP30.
This closing session will feature firsthand insights from Columbia faculty and student delegates who attended COP30, highlighting key takeaways, breakthrough moments, and the road ahead. The discussion will explore what was achieved in Belém, how Columbia contributed, and how the university will continue to support global climate implementation and accountability efforts moving forward.
Moderator: TBD (Student COP30 Delegate)
Invited Panelists:
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Lisa Sachs (Director, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment)
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1 Faculty COP30 Delegate (TBD)
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2 Student COP30 Delegates (TBD)
Discussion Topics:
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Major outcomes and lessons learned from COP30
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Columbia’s role and contributions on the ground
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What comes next: implementation, collaboration, and accountability
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Reflections on the impact of student and faculty engagement at COP30
Intended Outcomes:
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Host 3 high-impact dialogues that synthesize expertise across Columbia’s Climate School, Departments, and Research Centers
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Convene experts from the UNFCCC process and Columbia's academic community, including at least 7+ students and faculty
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Showcase Columbia’s global leadership in climate action and position the Climate School at the forefront of research-informed implementation
