Op-ed by Amy Campbell and Jeff Schlegelmilch Four value propositions for climate action under the new Trump administration. Learn More
Navigating Climate Disasters A book chapter is written by Dr. DeVincenzo and Syeda Kainaat Jah. Learn More
Historic Dry Weather Fueling Northeast Wildfires Andrew Kruczkiewicz speaks with Fox News about how the dry streak across the Northeast can have socioeconomic impacts. Learn More
PBS Interview with Jeff Schlegelmilch Hurricane Helene’s destruction spotlights gaps in homeowners’ insurance. Learn More
Weather Index Insurance Climate variability on the implications of decadal variation in Senegal. Learn More
Climate and Disaster Management The Columbia Climate School launches a new Master of Science (MS) in Climate. Learn More
How to Prepare for a Stormy “Supercharged” September There are many steps that people can take to prepare themselves and their communities to help lessen the impacts and help facilitate recovery. Learn More
Newly released! New courses will lead the way in climate resilience and equitable disaster response. Learn More
Climate-Resilient Communities in Chile Participation for Climate-Resilient Communities in Chile Learn More
Climate Change Designing Impactful Climate Literacy Education for Emergency Management—and Beyond. Read more. Learn More
UN Climate Change Conference - COP28 Jeff Schlegelmilch shares his plans for COP28. Read more. Learn More
Adult Climate Literacy Study Leveraging Sustainability Mindsets in Adult Climate Literacy Training & Education Learn More
Op-ed: Just ask Vermont Climate mitigation alone doesn’t address extreme events. Read more. Learn More
High School Program in Chile & Argentina Antonia Samur will teach students about the challenges of climate change & other disasters in Chile. Learn More
Summer High School Immersion Program in Vermont Meet two instructors, Josh DeVincenzo and Sandra Goldmark. Learn More
New Training Grant NCDP has won a training grant on climate resilience and equitable disaster response. Read more. Learn More
Calling Teachers & Undergraduates We are seeking a 2023 summer intern to support a National Science Foundation grant researching climate and communities. Learn More
Calling All Columbia Climate School Students Submit your abstract on climate change and disaster management to present at the 2022 NDEM Expo. Learn more. Learn More
High School Pre-College Program This fall, Joshua DeVincenzo will teach Climate Impacts: Uncovering (In)Justice in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery. Learn more. Learn More
Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Jeff Schlegelmilch writes about what we need, who will need it, and how it needs to be integrated. Read how. Learn More
Are cities ready for extreme heat? Jeff Schlegelmilch talks about what is needed. Read more. Learn More
2022 Hurricane Season Officials brace for what could be another busy hurricane season. Read more. Learn More
Utilities and Economic Resilience How utilities can help communities build economic resilience to disasters: Part II? Read how in the latest blog post from experts at NCDP and ComEd. Learn More
Columbia Climate School Webinar - Oct. 18, 2021 Jeff Schlegelmilch joins a panel to discuss “Going to Extremes: Global Hazards and the Path to Resilience”. Learn more. Learn More
Founding Director Irwin Redlener On the pandemic, harnessing celebrity fame, and public health activism. Read more. Learn More
High School Immersion Program How do high school students combat the climate crisis and plan for community resilience after a disaster? Read how. Learn More
Op-ed by Jeff Schlegelmilch Lessons from Hurricane Ida on grid vulnerability to disasters. Read more. Learn More
Blog by Thessa Roy, Thomas Chandler, and Laudan Ghayebi How can local communities address the needs of vulnerable populations prior to a disaster? Read more. Learn More
Op-Ed - Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen In the US, wildfires are decimating the West and choking the East — it’s time for solutions. Read more. Learn More
Revamp Disaster Management Jeff Schlegelmilch proposes four ways the new administration should be planning for the next wave of disasters. Read here. Learn More
Biden Must Be Ready for Disaster. Op-ed by Irwin Redlener, Jeff Schlegelmilch, & Sean Hansen. Three key issues for Biden, read more. Learn More
Addressing Grid Vulnerabilities Op-ed: Looking back won’t tell us everything we need to know about grid vulnerabilities – Read it here Learn More
Op-Ed: The Deadly Cost of Failing Infrastructure Irwin Redlener discusses infrastructure fragility and disaster resilience. Learn More
US Remains Ill-prepared for Terror Attacks, Disasters Dr. Redlener is interviewed by the The Globe Post in a two part follow-up to his 2006 book, Americans at Risk, and the current status of his nine key recommendations. [Part I] [Part II] Learn More
Climate change and heat crises: Are we prepared? Op-Ed: Dr. Redlener and Jackie Ratner discuss the preparedness challenges we face as temperatures rise across the globe. Learn More
Importance of Childcare Providers in Disasters Dr. Lori Peek delivered an inspirational keynote to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association. Watch the full talk here. Learn More
Keeping Kids Cool: Extreme Heat Tips Download a new tipsheet of child-focused extreme heat guidelines appropriate for families, caregivers, and child-serving organizations. Learn More
New Report on US Preparedness Read the full report on US attitudes about family preparedness, trust in government, climate change, terrorism and more. Learn More
Growing Up in an Era of Extreme Events Recent seminar featuring NCDP and EI researchers. View event homepage for more info or to watch recorded event. Learn More
Climate Change & Public Health Adaptation Drs. Petkova and Redlener co-author a paper highlighting the health impacts of climate change. Read the press release and full article. Learn More
Dr. Redlener on the health impacts of drought Dr. Irwin Redlener interviewed by ‘The Nation’ magazine on drought-related public health impacts. Read the interview. Learn More
Climate Change: The Nurse Role in Practice and Policy In this seminal textbook, Karen L. Levin, RN, MPH, MCHES and Thomas Chandler, PhD, have authored a chapter entitled ‘Climate Change and the Nurse’s Role in Policy and Practice’. Read more. Learn More
