Empowering Tomorrow's Climate Leaders
Climate is no longer just a problem it’s a literacy, a mindset, and a framework for decision-making across all fields. The Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) empowers students worldwide to tackle real-world climate issues through collaboration and project-based learning. Columbia Climate School’s Climate Ready CU provides adaptable resources to help partners integrate climate thinking into diverse disciplines and professional practices.
Building A Unique Interdisciplinary Global Program For Climate Education and Innovation
Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) is redefining climate education through a unique interdisciplinary model. This six-week virtual program unites students from 14 countries and 21 universities, including Columbia and Dhaka University, to collaborate on real-world solutions with global organizations. Co-founded by Wahid Hossain, Wenda Gumulya, and Sherry Xue, CIC fosters innovation, peer learning, and scalable impact.
What We Learned About VC Pathways for Global South Climate Innovation
The Global South is too often framed as a victim of climate change dependent on aid, lacking capacity, waiting for solutions. Africa and South Asia are not charity cases. They are growth markets for climate-positive innovation. With abundant sunlight, vast renewable potential, young labor forces, and underutilized land, these regions could host some of the world’s most cost effective clean energy and sustainable industries. What’s missing, Mwangi argued, is not talent or opportunity, it's the right structure of capital and mindset to unlock it.
Northwestern Alumna Fosters Global Collaboration among University Students Advancing Climate Action
Discover how global student collaboration through the Climate Innovation Challenge is unlocking transformative climate action by young changemakers across 24 countries. This inspiring initiative, co-led by Mycellium, connects universities and youth worldwide to foster innovation, shared learning, and scalable solutions for a more resilient, sustainable planet.
Through stories, innovation, and collaboration, we spotlight the voices shaping a resilient and regenerative future.
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Uniting young minds to tackle climate change
Discover how UNDP Bangladesh’s Accelerator Lab is collaborating young minds through the Climate Innovation Challenge to tackle climate change. This inspiring initiative unites students across borders, fostering collaboration, innovation, and actionable solutions from sustainable fashion to solar-powered technologies for a more resilient and sustainable future.
