The Columbia Water Center is committed to finding scalable, sustainable solutions to water scarcity issues around the globe.
The Columbia Water Center, in collaboration with other Earth Institute units and external partners, is leading intellectual inquiry into the assessment, understanding and resolution of the potentially global crisis of freshwater scarcity.
06/11/2019
Finding better ways to value water in a water-stressed world is critical for the private sector. Join The Columbia Water Center on this Certificate Program in Water Risk Management for the Private Sector and gain the skill set and knowledge you need to tackle water risks effectively.
https://whetu.org/curso/water-risk-management-for-the-private-sector/?lang=en&utm_source=columbia
03/22/2019
UN Water
Leaving No One Behind
03/14/2019
Wed, March 27, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
SIPA - Room 1501
420 West 118th Street
New York, NY 10027
Register:
Smarter New York City - How City Agencies Innovate Innovation is often presented as being in the exclusive domain of the private sector. Yet despite widespread perceptions of public-sector inefficiency, cities and government agencies have much to teach us about how technological and social advances occur. Columbia University's Technology and Innovat...
01/02/2019
Columbia Water Center celebrates ten years! Read the report including a letter from our director, Upmanu Lall.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OPxJZD5usFqk0IvuZk2Nvs28QNNKdj5Y/view?usp=sharing
04/11/2018
Join us TOMORROW! Columbia Water Center and Institute for the Study of Human Rights present David Sandino, Senior Staff Counsel, California Department of Water Resources.
When: Thursday April 12, 2018
Where: Columbia University, School of Law, Room 106
Time: 12:10pm – 1:10pm
Upcoming Event: David Sandino, Senior Staff Counsel, California Department of Water Resources - Columbia Water Center Upcoming Event: David Sandino, Senior Staff Counsel, California Department of Water Resources by lmucciacito|March 22nd, 2018 Categories: News Upcoming Event: Columbia Water Center and the Institute for the Study of Human Rights present David Sandino, Senior Staff Counsel, California Department of W...
04/11/2018
Presenting our first-ever ! Every Wednesday we'll share a tip to keep our community informed and responsible regarding .
Today's Tip: When brushing those pearly whites, turn the faucet OFF. Your family could save up to 10 gallons of water daily!
04/10/2018
"Already dwindling reservoirs are expected to hit a critical point by April 16th." could become the world's first major city to run out of water. VICE
Cape Town could become the world's first major city to run out of water Cape Town, South Africa is facing a massive water shortage crisis.
The second annual was a success! Kudos to the incredible young men, The Bridge Golf Foundation, and additional collaborators who made this happen.
03/19/2018
The countdown begins! 4 days to go until "America's Water: The Changing Landscape of Risk, Competing Demands and Climate." Don't miss out on this incredible event on Friday, March 23rd from 8am-11:30am. Register today!
America’s Water Events - Columbia Water Center America’s Water Events Upcoming Event: America’s Water: The Changing Landscape of Risk, Competing Demands and Climate Friday, March 23, 2018 Columbia University Faculty House64 Morningside Drive, New York, New York 10027 REGISTER HERE Past Events: Americas’ Water: When Global Challenges Hit Ho...
03/19/2018
How can design impact the drinking water crisis? Find out at the A/D/O Water Futures Symposium this Wednesday, March 21st at 6:00pm. Columbia Water Center's own Upmanu Lall will be giving the keynote address! RSVP here:
Water Futures - Splash ABOUTThe A/D/O Water Futures Research Program addresses and explores the drinking water crisis and asks: How can design help address this in the future? Responding to the tensions around water in the urban environment and the shift for cities to ban the single use disposable plastic bottle, Water Fu...
03/16/2018
One week from TODAY! Friday, March 23rd 8:00am-11:30am! "America's Water - The Changing Landscape of Risk, Competing Demands and Climate." Don't miss this opportunity to hear about Columbia Water Center's signature initiative, America's Water. Register here: http://water.columbia.edu/research-themes/americas-water/americas-water-events/