Climate Week 2025 at Columbia Engineering | Newswise

Newswise — As part of Climate Week NYC, Columbia Engineering is hosting a week of events bringing together leading researchers who are developing solutions to help save our planet. Reporters are welcome to attend any of the programs and to set up interviews for Climate Week at Columbia Engineering 2025. 

WHEN: September 22-26, 2025

WHERE:  Columbia University in the City of New York

• Davis Auditorium, 412 Schapiro CEPSR, 530 W 120th, Flr 4
• Carleton Commons, Mudd Building, 500 W 120th St 
• Columbia Engineering Innovation Hub, Tang Family Hall, 2276 12th Ave, Flr 2
• Columbia Business School, Geffen Hall, 645 W 130th St
• Jerome L. Greene Science Center, Zuckerman Institute, 3227 Broadway 9th Floor
• International House, 500 Riverside Dr
• The Lee C. Bollinger Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St

WHAT: 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 10AM-11:30AM — Tech CEO Lecture/Fireside Chat with Alexander Sarrigeorgiou, CEO of Eurolife FFH:  “Navigating Climate Challenges: Resilience through Insurance, Markets and Public Policy”

This special event will be co-hosted by Columbia Engineering, Columbia Business School, and Columbia Climate School. Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson and Eurolife CEO Alexander Sarrigeorgiou will discuss how regulation, market incentives, and public policy must align to transform the insurance industry into a proactive pillar of climate adaptation as climate disasters intensify across Europe. Learn more. 

Location: Columbia Business School, Geffen Hall (645 W 130th St)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 1PM — 3:30PM — Gotham Foundry Kick-off Event 

The Gotham Foundry is a new sustainable materials innovation hub designed to accelerate fully regenerative and biodegradable materials and educate the next generation of the green workforce while positioning NYC as a global leader in the circular materials economy. The kick-off event marks the official launch of the hub, led by Columbia University in partnership with NYC public and private academic institutions and community partners, including SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), Genspace, and NYCEDC. Learn more. 

Location: Jerome L. Greene Science Center, Zuckerman Institute (3227 Broadway 9th Floor)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 3:30PM — 5:30PM — Data and Partnerships for Global Clean Air and Climate

Air pollution is a global health crisis, causing more than 8 million premature deaths annually.

Experts from Columbia Engineering and the Columbia Climate School Clean Air Toolbox for Cities will highlight creative and innovative work being done to combat air pollution at the interface of environmental science, engineering, public health, data science, economics, policy, and community engagement. Learn more. 

Location: Tang Family Hall, Columbia Engineering Innovation Hub (2276 12th Avenue, Flr 2)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 8:30AM-7:00PM — CEEC Fall Symposium: Climate Solutions for Sustainable Energy, Chemicals, and Materials

The Fall Symposium for the Columbia Electrochemical Engineering Center is focused on 1) Scalable electrochemical tech in real-world settings; 2) Optimal operation of electrochemical devices; and 3) Critical materials: reducing dependence and securing supply chains. Learn more. 

Location: Davis Auditorium (412 Schapiro CEPSR) & Carleton Commons (Mudd Building)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 2:00PM-6:00PM — The Race to Fusion Energy: International Cooperation and Competition

Advances towards the commercialization of fusion energy have triggered an international race. National governments are investing in distinct technical approaches to realize fusion, and with different mixes of public and private sector leadership. This event will explore the mix of cooperation and competition currently defining the international fusion landscape. Reception and lab tours to follow. Learn more. 

Location: International House (500 Riverside Dr)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 8:00AM-7:30PM — Rethinking Water 2025

Hosted by Sciens Water in collaboration with Columbia University’s Water Center, the 6th annual Rethinking Water Conference is the key water conference during New York climate week. With a focus on aging infrastructure and evolving regulations, the event brings together leaders from finance, academia, government, and industry to find solutions to the most pressing water challenges in the United States. Learn more. 

Location: The Lee C. Bollinger Forum at Columbia University (601 W. 125th St)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 11:00AM-2:00PM — GenAI for Climate Science: A LEAP Science and Technology Center-hosted Panel Discussion

Join us for a rich discussion on how Generative AI (GenAI) is accelerating progress in climate science. The LEAP NSF Science and Technology Center is hosting a timely panel discussion on the transformative role of GenAI in advancing climate science. As large-scale data and complex modeling demands grow across the climate research community, GenAI methods offer new possibilities for emulation, downscaling, prediction, and decision support. Learn more. 

Location: Tang Family Hall, Columbia Engineering Innovation Hub (2276 12th Avenue, Flr 2)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 8:30AM-7:00PM — Center of Advanced Electrification (CCAE) Fall Symposium

The CCAES2025 will explore the forefront of electrification and energy systems through three sessions: Power and Energy Converters and Control, Decentralized Grids, and Transportation and Building Electrification. Each session will feature discussions on emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in the field. Learn more. 

Location: Davis Auditorium (412 Schapiro CEPSR) & Carleton Commons (Mudd Building)

WHO: Columbia Engineering in partnership with Clean Air Toolbox for Cities, Columbia Business School, Columbia Center of Advanced Electrification, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University Data Science Institute, Columbia Electrochemical Engineering Center, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), the Fusion Industry Association, Genspace, IEEE Transportation Electrification Council, LEAP, NYCEDC, Sciens Water, SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Tau Motors, Inc., and the Columbia University Water Center.

MEDIA: RSVP engineeringcommunications@columbia.edu 

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