«Students enrolled in one of the undergraduate programs offered through the Climate School confer their degrees from Columbia College or the School of General Studies. Students should complement the advising provided by the Undergraduate Program Office at the Climate School regarding majors and minors with guidance from their advising deans in Columbia College and the School of General Studies.
Sustainable development is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. As the world’s population grows, we must develop new ways to meet our requirements for food, energy, water and other basic needs without undermining the planet’s natural systems. This challenge touches on a variety of issues, such as poverty alleviation, climate change, and food security, which are so intertwined that none can be viewed apart from the others.
The term “sustainable” refers to managing the world’s economy in a manner consistent with the continued healthy functioning of Earth’s ecosystems, oceans, atmosphere, and climate. In this context, “development” refers to continued social, political and economic progress aimed at improving the well-being of the global community, especially for the poorest people. (...)».
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