Galen McKinley and her research group are quantifying how much carbon the ocean removes from the atmosphere—and how much it fluctuates—to better understand climate change.
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In a workshop focused on community engagement for flood planning in NYC, attendees discussed engagement strategies for resilience planning and effective strategies to empower communities.
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Columbia Climate School and Columbia Engineering win a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop AI for sustainable waterways and ocean health.
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The event featured films and speakers from around the world who spotlighted humanity’s essential relationship with water and how it continues to evolve in our changing climate.
World Water Film Festival Makes a Splash at Columbia Climate School Read More »
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As a licensed water service provider in Kenya, Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (KIWASCO) relies on Lake Victoria and River Kibos as its main sources of water to serve the city of Kisumu. These vital sources are increasingly impacted by global climate change and local environmental challenges. The utility faces issues such as fertiliser
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Last April, decision-makers and stakeholders gathered at the OECD Infrastructure Forum in Paris. The discussion focused on the key challenges related to a more across all levels of government and society. The Covid-19 pandemic triggered the discussion about resilience in the aftermath of supply chain disruption and the need to ensure the channelling of resources to
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Namibia has limited surface water resources, and most of its rivers are ephemeral, as they depend highly on the erratic and seasonal rainfall and only flow intermittently. The country therefore relies heavily on groundwater, which is often the primary source of water for both urban, rural communities and industries, including mines. The country also experiences
The 3rd Asia International Water Week took place in Beijing in late September 2024, during which a pivotal session “Positioning Youth in the Nerve of Political Agenda of Water: From Ideas to Actions” marked a significant milestone for youth engagement in water management. I was honoured to represent the International Water Association (IWA) Young Water
We live in a world where sanitation service and technology inequity is too prevalent – a world where some 3.5 billion inhabitants (2022) still do not have access to safe sanitation. On top of this come the effects of rapid urbanisation and also the impacts of climate change related events – the hurricanes, tornados, floods,
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credits: Kampala Capital City Authority and Water for People, Uganda Each World Toilet Day, the World reflects on the significance of safe sanitation—an essential service that often goes overlooked in the global development discourse. This year’s theme, ‘Toilets: A Place for Peace’, underscores how the simple provision of a toilet can foster security, health, and
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