Consilience: The Journal of Sustainable Development

The dueling crises of climate change and a COVID-19-induced economic recession have you wondering what the government can do? Briefings writer Eric Scheuch argues that the time is right for a new round of green stimulus, and explores what such stimulus might look like. Check it out! https://journals.library.columbia.edu//consi/blog/view/266

Consilience is now accepting applications! Joining is a great way to get involved in Columbia’s sustainability community, and we welcome members from all academic backgrounds. There are writer, editor and managerial roles available. We also accept submissions to our Briefings blog from all Columbia students, and this semester we aim to highlight discussions at the intersection of environmental, racial and social justice. Come to our virtual information session to learn more... - we look forward to seeing you! Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/consilienceinfozoom Application form: https://tinyurl.com/consiliencefall20 See more

CONSILIENCE | FALL 2020 09/18/20, 1pm EST Virtual Information Session: https://tinyurl.com/consilienceinfozoom Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/consiliencefall20

CONSILIENCE | Fall 2020

Consilience has released its 2019-20 Year in Review! We are proud to have had a successful year of rapid growth and development. Highlights include: ... - publishing Issue XXII of our academic journal, featuring research articles spanning 6 continents in scope and an opening perspective from global sustainable development leader Jeffrey Sachs - launching Briefings, our blog arm comprised of short-form articles produced by student staff writers - co-hosting Columbia’s annual Youth Climate Summit with Columbia EcoReps, engaging 250 local high school students in workshops on the climate movement Read the full overview on the Earth Institute’s State of the Planet: https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu//year-review-consilience-jo/

Continuing our spotlight series, we highlight Zachary Porreca's perceptive study. From Philadelphia, PA, Zachary is beginning a PhD program in Natural Resource Economics at West Virginia University, following his undergraduate study at Bloomsbury University of Pennsylvania. His paper reveals the results of his statistical modelling on the World Bank’s Development Indicators. He explores the correlation between environmental wellbeing and quality of life, emphasizing the imp...ortance of controlling carbon emissions. Read his article here: https://journals.library.columbia.edu//c/article/view/6746

What exactly does life after coal look like? Briefings Writer Eric Scheuch reflects on his childhood in rural West Virginia and the story of coal in the heart of Appalachia.

In the first of our Issue XXII article spotlight series, we highlight the insightful work of Dr Bob Offei Manteaw. Dr Manteaw is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at the Center for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies at the University of Ghana. Having also taught in Canada and the US and holding both Ghanaian and Canadian citizenship, Dr Manteaw’s globally diverse scholarship lends itself to his contributions to international agencies including UNICEF and the World Bank. ... In his article, Dr Manteaw explores transboundary adaptation planning in West Africa. In light of his research, he provides a compelling case for the importance of establishing adaptive learning processes that allow for the uncertainties and non-linearity of climate change. Read the article here: https://journals.library.columbia.edu//c/article/view/6737

Read the latest thinking on a wide range of sustainable development topics in our 22nd Issue. The contents are geographically diverse, including coverage of India, Ghana, Brazil and Australia. Look out for our upcoming spotlight series featuring specific articles/authors. View the issue: consiliencejournal.org

ISSUE XXII is here! We’re thrilled to include a thought-provoking Perspective from Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University’s The Earth Institute, on the need for global cooperation and a multilateral system in response to COVID-19. View the issue: https://journals.library.columbia.edu//cons/issue/view/651

We are excited to launch ISSUE XXII | JULY 2020! https://journals.library.columbia.edu//cons/issue/view/651