As part of the 2025–26 Capstone workshops in sustainable development practice, a team of graduate students from Columbia SIPA has been working with Kumulus Water, a French-Tunisian startup developing atmospheric water generation technology, on a project focused on supply chain optimization.

Alejandra Valdivia MPA ’26 came to SIPA to gain the policy, finance, and regulatory expertise needed to expand clean energy access for underserved communities across Latin America — building on her hands-on experience developing microgrid projects in the Peruvian Amazon.

Jose Roberto Baldiva Jr., MPA ’26, reflects on his path from education reform in Brazil to climate policy at SIPA, highlighting his work to broaden understandings of Brazil, support first-generation students, and pursue inclusive models of sustainable finance.

Over half of India’s population relies on agriculture for livelihood. Growing up in India, Stuti Banga MPA-DP '26 wanted to be part of the work shaping her country.

Eight SIPA PhD graduates secure prestigious positions at top institutions including MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and in industry roles at Amazon and Rhizome.

For Fatou Kiné Gueye, an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) student at SIPA, protecting the environment isn’t just a passion; it’s a mission rooted in heritage and hope for a better future.

SIPA hosted the 2025 GPPN Conference, bringing together global policy students and leaders to showcase bold solutions for a more sustainable future.

Student-led discussion by Columbia Women in Energy highlights intersection of entrepreneurship and clean energy

The 2024 Women of the Future 50 Rising Stars in Environmental, Social, and Governance celebrates Rochmawati’s impactful work at the intersection of gender equality, climate action, and sustainable finance.

“SIPA really helped me to learn all of the perspectives that you can imagine — from finance to policy. The level of expertise is just incredible. Having this academic background, I feel more than ready to go back to Mexico and make a difference.”