Join Columbia Climate School, co-hosted with the Columbia Global Center Beijing, for an in-person preview of our graduate programs and a timely conversation on the green transition. The afternoon features an overview of Climate School master’s programs with live Q&A, followed by an expert panel with Dean Alexis Abramson and Professor Lisa Sachs. Conclude with a dedicated alumni/prospective student networking session to connect with Columbia Climate School graduates and explore pathways to impact in climate and sustainability.

For those unable to attend in person in Beijing, a live virtual (hybrid) participation option will be available.

Agenda: 

1:00–1:05 Welcome & Opening Remarks 

1:05–2:00 Introduction to Columbia Climate School Graduate Programs

2:00–2:15 Break

2:15–3:15 Expert Panel: Conversation on the Green Transition 

• Alexis Abramson, Dean of the Columbia Climate School and a Professor of Climate
• Lisa Sachs, Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the MS in Climate Finance program 
• Xufeng Zhu, Professor and Dean of the School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) and Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals, Tsinghua University (TUSDG)
• Zhang Jianyu, Chief Development Director of the "Belt and Road" Green Alliance

3:15–4:15pm Meet-and-Greet Networking with Alumni 

Guest Zoom Link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/93252315911