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Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy

A Unique One-Year Program

Since its inception in 2002, Columbia University’s Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy has remained the only public policy program in the country to require science. The achievements of our graduates – more than 700 leading professionals in business, government and civil society – speak to the effectiveness of the curriculum. The program a

01/08/2025

Explore the Future of Urban Climate Change Solutions with Leading NYC Sustainability Experts!

In case you missed the Urban Climate Change: Research & its Application in Urban Green Spaces event, check out the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6iafWQ2_Yw&t=1s

This event was part of the Practicum on Practical Applications of Environmental Research course, offered through the M.S. in Sustainability Management (SUMA) program.

11/26/2024

Curious about how renewable energy is transforming our daily lives?

Frank Reig (MPA-ESP '13), CEO and co-founder of Revel Transit, and Jeff Prosserman (SUMA '22), CEO and co-founder of Voltpost, share how they transitioned from Columbia University students to founding groundbreaking startups that are driving real-world solutions for a more sustainable future in a recent discussion moderated by Louise Rosen.

This event was part of the Practicum on Practical Applications of Environmental Research course, offered through the M.S. in Sustainability Management (SUMA) program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSdkLFBuscg

11/25/2024

Did you miss the “Climate Action is a Team Sport: Winning with Sustainability” event during Climate Week?

It brought together a diverse collection of leaders in their respective fields—from sports industry executives and athletes to experts in climate science—to discuss the critical role of sports in driving environmental change.

Check out the recap article and recording: https://sps.columbia.edu/news/teaming-sustainable-future-how-sports-can-bolster-climate-action

11/20/2024

Please join us on Monday, November 25 for an online information session. The program prepares graduates to address the most serious and complex environmental problems the earth will face. The program integrates science with environmental policy and management, providing students with the practical knowledge and training to become leaders in this rapidly growing area. Courses are taught by the world’s foremost sustainability academics and researchers, along with leading sustainability practitioners in New York City. Graduates hold key positions in organizations worldwide in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

During this session, Steven Cohen, Director of the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy, will discuss the program's format, curriculum, outcomes, and resources with time for Q&A at the end.

Register here: https://apply.sipa.columbia.edu/register/?id=13a2020f-c2fc-4c95-a723-9d8c3d3442b4

🗓️ Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
🕒 Time: 3-4 PM ET
📍 Location: Virtual

11/19/2024

Please join us for the Fall Final Briefings on November 20th! 🎉

During the Final Briefings, students will present their findings as a part of ENVP U9229 The Workshop in Applied Earth Systems Management I and II. Each Workshop faculty member selects a piece of proposed, but not yet enacted, state, federal, or local environmental law (or a U.N. resolution), and students are asked to develop a plan for implementing and managing the new program.

Register here: https://apply.sipa.columbia.edu/register/?id=cbd39172-d5e0-4331-9b3d-7e332fee2dad

11/13/2024

Join us at the John Jay College Graduate + Professional School Showcase tomorrow! Meet John Williams, director of student affairs and DEI for the sustainability graduate programs, to learn more about the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy and our partner programs! ✨️

Register via the link: https://apply.climate.columbia.edu/register/?id=e1a6e677-8293-4fc1-9668-77ba71a9c995

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
🕒 Time: 1-3 PM ET
📍 Location: John Jay College, CUNY

11/12/2024

Join the "Future of Our Oceans: The Wave of Change" event on November 20! 🌊

Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-our-oceans-the-wave-of-change-tickets-1051201631377

The Future of Our Oceans: The Wave of Change is sponsored by Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Science program, cosponsored by Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management program and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, in partnership with the Coral Restoration Consortium and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. And special thanks to Oceanic Global!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
🕕️ Time: 6-9 PM ET
📍 Location: Columbia University

10/30/2024

We’ll be attending the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference this week!!

Stop by our booth or connect with us via the link to learn more about our program: https://apply.climate.columbia.edu/portal/events?id=4f3d17ce-addc-4b81-9e74-036ecaa76c3f

Meet up with Chandler Precht, lecturer in professional studies and director of external affairs and communications for the M.S. in Sustainability Management and M.S. in Sustainability Science programs.

🗓️ Date: October 31 - November 2, 2024⁠
📍 Location: Phoenix Convention Center

10/25/2024

Join the prize-winning science journalist and Lecturer in SUMA, Claudia Dreifus, at our upcoming event — Editor's Night: An Open Session of Claudia Dreifus' Science Journalism Class!

Ten top science journalists talk about what they do and how they got to do it in an open session of Prof Dreifus' science journalism course.

Speakers include Brooke Borel (Undark), Sewell Chan (Columbia Journalism Review, The Texas Tribune), David Grimm (Science), Sarah Laskow (The Atlantic), Thomas Lin (Quanta Books), Vernon Loeb (Inside Climate News), Eric Roston (Bloomberg News), Hannah Waters (Quanta Magazine), and Lauren Young (Scientific American).

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/editors-night-an-open-session-of-prof-claudia-dreifus-tickets-1033965938957?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
🕕️ Time: 6-8:30 PM ET
📍 Location: Columbia University

10/24/2024

Recently on his weekly blog, Program Director Steve Cohen addressed the alarming underfunding of environmental science and drew attention to the challenges researchers face at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Check out "Underfunding Environmental Science" here: https://sps.columbia.edu/news/underfunding-environmental-science

Photos from Columbia MPA-ESP's post 10/23/2024

Our students have just completed their fall midterm briefings, showcasing progress on their operational plans for implementing proposed pieces of environmental legislation. We're excited to see how their work evolves as they continue to refine their plans for the final briefings in November!

10/23/2024

Our Columbia Climate School Virtual Info Session at UC Berkeley - Rausser College for Natural Resources is today!

Are you interested in pursuing a master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, or environmental policy? Register now for an information session to learn more about our graduate program and our partner programs!

https://apply.climate.columbia.edu/register/?id=96030938-f1ec-4c34-873f-7e0225ce6807

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
🕔️ Time: 5-6 PM PT
📍 Location: Virtual

10/18/2024

California, you thought you saw the last of us… 🫣 Meet us at the 2024 California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education this Saturday! Whether you're passionate about climate change, sustainability, or environmental justice, our team will be on hand to discuss how our program can help you make a lasting impact.

To sign up & receive updates, fill out this form:
https://apply.climate.columbia.edu/portal/events?id=155b30e2-ff98-4254-b8b0-fdf64fde5fd0

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
🕛️ Time: 12PM - 2PM PT
📍 Location: University of California, Riverside (900 University Ave)

10/17/2024

Interested in pursuing a degree at the critical intersection of environmental science and policy? Join us for our next MPA in Environmental Science and Policy virtual info session! 🌎️

Register here: https://apply.sipa.columbia.edu/register/?id=3a03fdf4-ff22-4d98-81eb-ee8976c7d5c3

🗓️ Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
🕛️ Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET
📍 Location: Online

Reminder: The MPA-ESP program early decision deadline is November 1st!

10/16/2024

Join Columbia University’s M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) and M.P.A. in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) programs for a special seminar: "What gets measured gets managed... but who manages what gets measured on climate?" Columbia alum Betty Cremmins will share insights gained over the past 20 years working at the intersection of companies, NGOs and governments to empower people to leverage the power of climate data to drive innovative action on decarbonization and climate resilience at scale.

Register now via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-gets-measured-gets-managed-registration-1028286832597?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
🕕️ Time: 6-8:30 PM ET
📍 Location: Italian Academy, Columbia University

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