Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability

Fall Semester 2019 Executive Education courses start Tuesday, September 3. EICES is offering four new courses during fall semester! See the course calendar and course descriptions on the EICES website:

Fall 2019 Executive Education Courses - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Fall 2019 Executive Education Courses Fall Semester 2019 starts Tuesday, September. Links to the course calendar and course descriptions are below. Fall 2019 Course Calendar PDF Fall 2019 Course Descriptions PDF Courses Courses with an asterisk (*) are Fundamental courses required to complete the pr...

New blog post by Dr. Pushpam Kumar, UN Environment economist and EICES affiliate, discusses how nature-based solutions can contribute meaningfully to climate change adaptation and sustainable development:

Nature-Based Solutions: The Missing Ingredient in Climate Adaptation? Restoring natural ecosystems can make communities more resilient to climate change while offering other benefits along the way.

Applications are still rolling for SEE-U NYC! Learn about agroecosystems and urban agriculture in and around New York City while earning 6 core science credits!

Learn more at eices.columbia.edu/see-u/agrofood-systems/

New Executive Education course starts May 22! Learn about local and regional food supply chains and markets and visit a local food hub:

Food Supply Chains and Markets: Engaging Local and Regional Producers^ - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Food Supply Chains and Markets: Engaging Local and Regional Producers^ NEW COURSE! ^Sustainable Food Systems Track course Instructor: Christopher Wayne Fulfills requirement: Food Economics and Sustainability (FES) OR Case Study (CS)Day: Wednesday and a Saturday field tripDates: May 22, 29, June 5, 1...

Learn about forest ecology and management in the field! The Executive Education course Forest Management and Conservation starts Thursday, May 16 and includes an all-day field session at Black Rock Forest.

Forest Management and Conservation: Black Rock Forest - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Forest Management and Conservation: Black Rock Forest Instructor: Dr. Matt Palmer Fulfills requirement: Case Study (CS) OR Tools (T)Day: Thursday and and an all-day Saturday field sessionDates: May 16, 23 (Module 4, 2 evening sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:10 PMRoom location: TBDField session: Saturday, ...

How can individuals address sustainability issues in their homes, workplaces, and communities? Find out in the upcoming Executive Education course Principles, Tools, and Approaches for a More Resilient World! Course starts May 6.

Principles, Tools and Approaches for a More Resilient World - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Principles, Tools and Approaches for a More Resilient World Instructor: Thomas Murtha Fulfills requirement: Environmental Policy, Management, and Finance (EPMF)Day: Monday (1 session) and Tuesday (3 sessions)Dates: May 6, 14, 21, 28 (Module 4, 4 longer sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:40 PMRoom location: T...

SEE-U NYC still has fellowship funding available!

More info at eices.columbia.edu/see-u/agrofood-systems/

Registration ends June 15th

Introduction to Environmental Policy Executive Education course starts Thursday, April 11!

Introduction to Environmental Policy* - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Introduction to Environmental Policy* *Fundamental course required to complete the 12-course Executive Education Program Instructor: Bipasha Chatterjee Fulfills requirement: Fundamental (F)Day: ThursdayDates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 (Module 3, 5 sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:10 PMRoom location: TBDCo...

In this online info session, you can find Dr. Mandi Caudill, professor of the SEE-U Costa Rica course, talking about the program. She covers the objectives of the course, the composition of the final projects, and the various site visits, labs, and research that the class will conduct.

For more information, go to eices.columbia.edu/see-u/costa-rica/ or email [email protected]

SEE U Costa Rica Online Info Session In this online info session, you can find Dr. Mandi Caudill, professor of the SEE-U Costa Rica course, talking about the program. She covers the objectives o...

New Executive Education course! Ecosystem Services starts Wednesday, April 10.

Ecosystem Services - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Ecosystem Services NEW COURSE! Instructor: Lisa Dokken Fulfills requirement: Case Study (CS) OR Tools (T)Day: WednesdayDates: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 (Module 3, 5 sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:10 PMRoom location: TBDCourse number: ENVB 0448 N Course Description Have you ever considered that the food ...

In this online info session, you can find Dr. Mandi Caudill, professor of SEE-U NYC, talking about the program. She covers the objectives of the course, the composition of the final projects, and the various site visits, labs, and research that the class will conduct.

For more information, go to eices.columbia.edu/see-u/agrofood-systems/ or email [email protected].

SEE U NYC Online Info Session In this online info session, you can find Dr. Mandi Caudill, professor of SEE-U NYC, talking about the program. She covers the objectives of the course, the ...

What is sustainable agriculture? Find out in the upcoming Executive Education Module 3 course starting Tuesday, April 9!

Sustainable Agriculture^ - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Sustainable Agriculture^ ^Sustainable Food Systems Track course Instructor: Jeff Potent Fulfills requirement: Food Systems (FS) OR Environmental Policy, Management, and Finance (EPMF)Day: TuesdayDates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 (Module 3, 5 sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:10 PMRoom location: TBDCourse nu...

Interested in agroforestry? Come join us in Costa Rica!

SEE-U Costa Rica: Agroforestry and the Ecology of Coffee is a new field course that will examine the management of agroforestry through the lens of coffee plantations in Costa Rica.

Students will talk to farmers, scientists, and other stakeholders to understand the issues in coffee production, from how management methods impact ecosystems to how to assess what different coffee certifications actually mean.

Program Dates: May 22-June 25

Apply by April 1st for fellowship consideration!

For more information, go to eices.columbia.edu/see-u/costa-rica/.

SEE-U Costa Rica - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability SEE-U Costa Rica Agroforestry and the Ecology of Coffee Costa Rica| San José6 credits, 5 weeks Summer 2019: May 22-June 25 SEE-U Costa Rica in Brief (PDF) SEE-U Costa Rica: Agroforestry and the Ecology of Coffee Although about one billion cups are coffee are consumed worldwide daily–most people d...

Learn about evolution, genetics, and heredity in the upcoming Executive Education Program Introduction to Evolution course starting Thursday, February 28.

Introduction to Evolution* - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Introduction to Evolution* *Fundamental course required to complete the 12-course Executive Education Program Module 2 courses will not meet the week of spring break, March 18th – 22nd; note course dates. Instructor: Dr. Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis Fulfills requirement: Fundamental (F)Day: Thursd...

Explore the links between biodiversity conservation and climate in the Executive Education Program Climate and Biodiversity course starting Wednesday, February 27.

Climate and Biodiversity - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Climate and Biodiversity Module 2 courses will not meet the week of spring break, March 18th – 22nd; note course dates. Instructor: Dr. Shahid Naeem Fulfills requirement: Case Study (CS)Day: WednesdayDates: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 27, April 3 (Module 2, 5 sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:10 PMRoom location...

New Executive Education course! Explore the sociopolitical aspects of environmental change in the Politics, Society, and a Sustainable Environment course starting Monday, February 25.

Politics, Society, and a Sustainable Environment - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Politics, Society, and a Sustainable Environment Module 2 courses will not meet the week of spring break, March 18th – 22nd; note course dates. NEW COURSE! Instructor: Dr. Fumiko Sasaki Fulfills requirement: Environmental Policy, Management, and Finance (EPMF) OR Tools (T)Day: MondayDates: Feb. 25...

There are still spots available for the Coral Reef Ecology course! Spend spring break in Bermuda snorkeling and learning about coral reef ecology! Next application deadline is February 22.

Coral Reef Ecology: Bermuda - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Coral Reef Ecology: Bermuda March 20th – March 24th, 2019 Instructor: Kaitlin Noyes Fulfills requirement: Case Study (CS) or Tools (T)Day: Wednesday – SundayCourse number: ENVB 0321 N Coral Reef Ecology 2019 Syllabus Coral Reef Ecology 2019 Schedule Coral Reef Ecology 2019 Packing List The decli...

Executive Education Module 2 courses addressing politics and the environment, biodiversity, and evolution start Monday, February 25! See the course calendar and course descriptions on the EICES website:

Spring 2019 Executive Education Courses - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Spring 2019 Executive Education Courses Spring Semester 2019 starts Tuesday, January 22. Links to the course calendar and course descriptions are below. Spring 2019 Course Calendar PDF Spring 2019 Course Descriptions PDF Courses Courses with an asterisk (*) are Fundamental courses required to comple...

New blog post by Dr. Pushpam Kumar, UN Environment economist and EICES affiliate, discusses the recent TEEBAgriFood report and a systems approach that integrates human health and well-being, ecosystem services, and biodiversity to evaluate eco-agri-food systems:

What’s Needed for a Sustainable, Equitable and Healthy Food System? A report integrates the environmental, health, and social impacts of agriculture into one framework to help us make informed decisions about food.

The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School is accepting applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. The fund provides seed grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage social and environmental ventures. The next deadline for applications is March 1. There is an information webinar session on February 15. To learn more about the application process and RSVP for the information session, please visit the Center's website:

Tamer Fund for Social Ventures The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures provides seed grants to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage Columbia University affiliated social and environmental ventures. There are two deadlines for applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures: the fall application deadline is August 15 at ...

Spend spring break in Bermuda snorkeling and learning about coral reef ecology! Early application deadline to receive $50 off the program fee is January 25.

Coral Reef Ecology: Bermuda - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Coral Reef Ecology: Bermuda March 20th – March 24th, 2019 Instructor: Kaitlin Noyes Fulfills requirement: Case Study (CS) or Tools (T)Day: Wednesday – SundayCourse number: ENVB 0321 N Coral Reef Ecology 2019 Syllabus Coral Reef Ecology 2019 Schedule Coral Reef Ecology 2019 Packing List The decli...

Curious about how your coffee is produced? Then take the Executive Education Program course Coffee from Seed to Cup: A Case Study in Sustainable Agriculture starting Thursday, January 24!

Coffee from Seed to Cup: A Case Study in Sustainable Agriculture^ - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Coffee from Seed to Cup: A Case Study in Sustainable Agriculture^ ^Sustainable Food Systems Track course Instructor: Dr. Amanda Caudill Fulfills requirement: Food, Ecology, and Environment (FEE) OR Case Study (CS)Day: ThursdayDates: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21 (Module 1, 5 sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:...

New Executive Education course! Explore the complexities of coupled human-natural systems in the Environmental Change, Demographics, and Sustainable Development course starting Wednesday, January 23.

Environmental Change, Demographic Trends, and Sustainable Development - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Environmental Change, Demographic Trends, and Sustainable Development NEW COURSE! Instructor: Dr. Susana Adamo Fulfills requirement: Environmental Policy, Management, and Finance (EPMF)Day: WednesdayDates: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 (Module 1, 4 longer sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:40 PMRoom location: TBDC...

Introduction to Ecology Executive Education course starts Tuesday, January 22! There is still time to apply to the program and take courses during Spring Semester 2019!

Introduction to Ecology* - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Introduction to Ecology* *Fundamental course required to complete the 12-course Executive Education Program Instructor: Dr. Jenna Lawrence Fulfills requirement: Fundamental (F)Day: TuesdayDates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 (Module 1, 5 sessions)Time: 6:10 – 8:10 PMRoom location: TBDCourse number: ...

Spring Semester 2019 Executive Education courses start Tuesday, January 22. See the course calendar and course descriptions on the EICES website!

Spring 2019 Executive Education Courses - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Spring 2019 Executive Education Courses Spring Semester 2019 starts Tuesday, January 22. Links to the course calendar and course descriptions are below. Spring 2019 Course Calendar PDF Spring 2019 Course Descriptions PDF Courses Courses with an asterisk (*) are Fundamental courses required to comple...

The Spring Semester 2019 Executive Education Program course calendar and course descriptions are now available on the EICES website!

Spring 2019 Executive Education Courses - The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Spring 2019 Executive Education Courses Spring Semester 2019 starts Tuesday, January 22. Links to the course calendar and course descriptions are below. Spring 2019 Course Calendar PDF Spring 2019 Course Descriptions PDF Courses Courses with an asterisk (*) are Fundamental courses required to comple...