Climate Change

On-campus open house with information on admissions, financial aid, and career pathways. Listed 8:30 am–12:45 pm local time.

All-day in-person symposium at Columbia University on energy topics. Runs 9:00–19:00 local time.

Session on 'Transition Materials' (lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel, etc.) and the role of international institutions in ensuring these resources support inclusive, low-carbon development.

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) hosted in Antalya, Türkiye, with Australia serving as President of Negotiations. Conference runs from 9 November to 20 November 2026 and will address climate finance, loss and damage, Article 6 carbon markets and other negotiation priorities.

ODI Global session at COP31 in Antalya on country platforms and what countries need to know, listed for 9 November 2026.

Hybrid SAIIA session at COP31 presenting southern evidence and insights on advancing country platforms. Date listed as 9 November 2026; the email does not provide a start time or the on-site location.

Jane Flegal (Searchlight Institute / The States Forum / Univ. of Chicago) will give a talk titled "After the IRA: What Modern Climate Politics Needs to Build," with Professor Joe Aldy moderating and a Q&A to follow. Lunch will be served. RSVP required; Harvard University ID required for in-person attendance; Zoom available.

A CGEP webinar on Germany's exit from nuclear power and implications for energy security, affordability, and European gas demand. Speakers include Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Andreas Goldthau, and Grégoire Roos.

Rana Foroohar and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how a rapidly changing Arctic is creating a new frontier for global competition and American power.

ODI Global event at COP31 on scaling food system resilience, scheduled for 12 November 2026 in Antalya.

Online seminar presenting the paper 'Negotiating decarbonization for South Africa’s steel industry' by Alboricah Rathupetsane and Seutame Maimele, covering policy, finance, and coordination needed for lower-carbon steel production. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and industry representatives.

A policy seminar examining how El Niño conditions may affect global agricultural production, trade flows, and commodity prices, featuring presentations and an expert panel discussion with interactive Q&A.

Maurice Obstfeld delivers the fourth annual Richard N. Cooper Memorial Lecture on tensions between economic interdependence and national autonomy, followed by recorded remarks from Jason Furman and a moderated discussion with Marcus Noland. The event is a virtual stream available on the PIIE website and YouTube.

The 22nd International Anti-Corruption Conference will gather global leaders, civil society, and experts to address challenges in combating corruption and defending integrity. The theme, 'Igniting the Power of Integrity,' is aimed at uniting those fighting for good governance and democratic values worldwide. The event will span four days with participants from over 140 countries. Stay tuned for further details on registration and program.

GCSP course on environment and security taking place 3–15 December 2026. The email lists dates without specifying daily start/end times.

Abundance 2026 convenes leaders to discuss housing, energy, infrastructure, and strengthening government capacity. Press applications are open for the Dec. 10–11 conference in Washington, D.C.

The annual Columbia Global Energy Summit, hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy, will take place on April 7, 2027 in New York City with a livestream available. The full-day summit brings together energy and climate policy experts to discuss geopolitics of energy security, market dynamics, AI energy demands, financing the transition, and related issues.

The annual Columbia Global Energy Summit will be held on Columbia University's campus with high-level discussions on energy and climate policy. The event will be livestreamed and virtually accessible; in-person attendance is by invitation with applications for Columbia affiliates.