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==International Research Institute for Climate and Society== |
==International Research Institute for Climate and Society== |
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This previously separate center became part of the Institute in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/news/2005/story11-01-05.html |title=The IRI Becomes The International Research Institute for Climate and Society -- The Earth Institute at Columbia University |accessdate=2007-06-25 |format= |work= }}</ref> |
This previously separate center became part of the Institute in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/news/2005/story11-01-05.html |title=The IRI Becomes The International Research Institute for Climate and Society -- The Earth Institute at Columbia University |accessdate=2007-06-25 |format= |work= }}</ref> |
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== Center for Rivers and Estuaries == |
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The '''Center for River and Estuaries''' is a research unit of The Earth Institute that is focused on the better understanding of [[rivers]] and [[estuaries]] worldwide. This includes the the distribution, transport, and flux of [[contaminants]], [[sediments]], [[nutrients]], [[organic material]], [[carbon]], and [[aerosols]]. The center also studies the evolution and linkage of [[marshes]] and [[wetlands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/res/pi/Hudson/index.php |title=The Center for Rivers and Estuaries}}</ref> |
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The Center is divided into three main areas of research:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/disciplines/ |title=The Earth Institute at Columbia University Disciplines |accessdate=2007-06-25 |format= |work= }}</ref> |
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* maintenance of the [[Hudson River]] and [[New York Harbor]] |
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* finding solutions to use the water system without harming the [[ecosystem]]s of the [[watershed]] |
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* maintaing the diverse estuary fisheries for commercial and recreational use |
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==Center for the Study of Science and Religion== |
==Center for the Study of Science and Religion== |
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==Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy == |
==Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy == |
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**[http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)] |
**[http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)] |
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**[http://www.cghed.columbia.edu/ Center For Global Health & Economic Development Homepage] |
**[http://www.cghed.columbia.edu/ Center For Global Health & Economic Development Homepage] |
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**[http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/cgsd/ Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development Homepage] |
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**[http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/ Center for Environmental Research and Conservation Homepage] |
**[http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/ Center for Environmental Research and Conservation Homepage] |
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**[http://www.ccsr.columbia.edu/ Center For Climate Systems Research Homepage] |
**[http://www.ccsr.columbia.edu/ Center For Climate Systems Research Homepage] |
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**[http://iri.columbia.edu/ The International Research Institute for Climate and Society Homepage] |
**[http://iri.columbia.edu/ The International Research Institute for Climate and Society Homepage] |
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**[http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/res/pi/Hudson/index.php The Center for Rivers and Estuaries Homepage] |
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**[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cssr/ The Center for the Study of Science and Religion] |
**[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cssr/ The Center for the Study of Science and Religion] |
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**[http://cnhde.ei.columbia.edu/ Center for National Health Development in Ethiopia Homepage] |
**[http://cnhde.ei.columbia.edu/ Center for National Health Development in Ethiopia Homepage] |
Revision as of 01:04, 26 June 2007
The Earth Institute was established at Columbia University in 1995. The research institute's stated mission is to address complex issues facing the planet and its inhabitants, with particular focus on sustainable development and the needs of the world's poor. The Earth Institute's activities are guided by the idea that science and technological tools that already exist could be applied to greatly improve conditions for the world's poor, while preserving the natural systems that support life on Earth.
Description
Under the direction of international economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the Earth Institute supports pioneering projects in the biological, engineering, social, and health sciences, while actively encouraging interdisciplinary projects--often combining natural and social sciences--in pursuit of solutions to real world problems.
Sachs also serves as Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and is head of the United Nations Millennium Project. Earth Institute faculty lead several MDG task forces and are using MDG goals to shape their own research agendas.
In its work, the Earth Institute remains mindful of the staggering disparities between rich and poor nations, and the tremendous impact that global-scale problems -- such as the AIDS pandemic, climate change and extreme poverty -- have on all nations.
It contains the following centers:
Earth Engineering Center
Center for International Earth Science Information Network, (CIESIN)
Center for Global Health and Economic Development
Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development
The Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development (CGSD) is a research unit of The Earth Institute of Columbia University charged with managing social science activities.
The mission of CGSD is to apply social science approaches to international development problems. The center collaborates with the faculty of the social science departments of Columbia University and is primarily focused on interdisciplinary research and policy application. The center is operated on the principle that solutions must cross many disciplines because the problems do as well, including the environment, public health, disaster preparedness, and economic planning.
Center for Environmental Research and Conservation
Center for Climate Systems Research
International Research Institute for Climate and Society
This previously separate center became part of the Institute in 2005.[1]
Center for Rivers and Estuaries
The Center for River and Estuaries is a research unit of The Earth Institute that is focused on the better understanding of rivers and estuaries worldwide. This includes the the distribution, transport, and flux of contaminants, sediments, nutrients, organic material, carbon, and aerosols. The center also studies the evolution and linkage of marshes and wetlands.[2]
The Center is divided into three main areas of research:[3]
- maintenance of the Hudson River and New York Harbor
- finding solutions to use the water system without harming the ecosystems of the watershed
- maintaing the diverse estuary fisheries for commercial and recreational use
Center for the Study of Science and Religion
Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy
Center for National Health Development in Ethiopia
References
External links
- The Earth Institute at Columbia University
- Earth Engineering Center of Columbia University Homepage
- Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)
- Center For Global Health & Economic Development Homepage
- Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development Homepage
- Center for Environmental Research and Conservation Homepage
- Center For Climate Systems Research Homepage
- The International Research Institute for Climate and Society Homepage
- The Center for Rivers and Estuaries Homepage
- The Center for the Study of Science and Religion
- Center for National Health Development in Ethiopia Homepage