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.

In this online info session, you can listen to Dr. Caudill, instructor for SEE-U NYC, talk about urban agriculture, the importance of food and sustainability, what students learn in the course, and some of the awesome site visits in the class.

To learn more, visit eices.columbia.edu/see-u/agrofood-systems/

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 ...