A Global Response to Climate Change: Climate School Showcase

The Columbia Climate School Showcase brings together leaders whose decisions shape climate action across borders and sectors. This year’s program will feature the Attorney General of California, Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Resources of the Dominican Republic, and the CEO of Impossible Foods, alongside Columbia faculty and researchers at the forefront of climate solutions.

Taken together, the day offers a rare opportunity to see international leadership, U.S. policymaking, industry innovation, and Columbia scholarship presented side by side. Each session adds a vital perspective to the conversation, reflecting the School’s commitment to convening voices that shape the global response to climate change.

AGENDA (Times TBA)

• A Conversation with Armando Paíno Henriquez Dajer, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, Dominican Republic. Moderator, Jeff Schlegelmilch Director of National Center for Disaster Preparedness and Professor of Practice at the Climate School
Co-hosted by Columbia World Projects 

• Keynote Address: California’s Climate Leadership — The Honorable Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California

• Break — Snacks (provided by Impossible Foods) and refreshments served

• Fireside Chat — Peter McGuinness, Chief Executive Officer, Impossible Foods with Columbia Climate School’s Dean Alexis Abramson

• Climate School: Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders

• Sandra Goldmark — Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Engagement, Columbia Climate School; Professor of Professional Practice & Director of Sustainability and Climate Action, Barnard College
• Vicki Ferrini, PhD — Senior Research Scientist, Marine/Large Programs, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; Associate Director for Community Impact & Strategy, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
• Kristina G. Douglass, PhD — Associate Professor of Climate, Columbia Climate School
• Radley M. Horton, PhD — Professor of Climate, Columbia Climate School
• Johanna R. Lovecchio — Director, Impact Programs (Office of Engagement & Impact); Adjunct, M.A. in Climate and Society, Columbia Climate School
• Moderator: Jeffrey Shaman, PhD — Professor of Climate and Environmental Health Sciences; Senior Vice Dean, Columbia Climate School