Join us next week for this special event w/ Sheila Foster, a leading thinker on the promise of cities for racial justice, environmental and climate progress, and democracy and good governance—with a clear-eyed look at hard truths and challenges as well. climatemuseum.org/2023-events/11…

Honored 🎖

"As urban challenges mount, community-driven placemaking is gaining traction, with cities empowering residents to shape public spaces like parks and plazas through informal partnerships and decentralized decision-making.” Sheila Foster LabGov nature.com/articles/s4428…

"#Placemaking leverages the vision & resources of local users... Innovations in urban placemaking & place governance now include a change in who makes decisions about access to goods & services in a city." Anneliese (Lisa) Palmer Uwe S. Brandes Sheila Foster Christian Iaione LabGov Georgetown Global Cities Initiative

Sheila Foster and Christian Iaione’s great work with #LabGovCity was featured in Nature Cities magazine, through an interview with Sheila Foster for the article on “New Inroads for Community-Centric Placemaking,” conducted by Anneliese (Lisa) Palmer. nature.com/articles/s4428…

New Nature Cities article explores models for community-centric placemaking, including Columbia Climate School Georgetown University professor Sheila Foster's work on how cities globally are reimagining their governance with a people-centered approach to public spaces. nature.com/articles/s4428…

Our second issue of the Journal on CRCJ will be focused on the climate justice implications of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and related technologies and policies. Please submit if you are a university researcher, graduate student, or practitioner. crcj.scholasticahq.com/for-authors

An absolute joy to be hosted by my alma mater UC Berkeley Law and to be in conversation with my dear friend jami floyd!! Truly was honored.🙏

Congratulations to Sheila Foster, Columbia Climate School visiting professor of climate/Georgetown University professor of law & public policy, elected American College of Environmental Lawyers fellow for career achievements, thought leadership, substantial contributions! news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/05/28/she…

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of leading environmental/climate justice scholar Sheila Foster, Columbia Climate School visiting professor of climate/Georgetown University professor of law & public policy, as professor of climate! news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/06/14/fac…

R/V Langseth's return to NYC, Jerry Paros' life of invention & philanthropy, leading scholar Sheila Foster appointed professor of climate, reflections from National Academy of Sciences member Jessica Fanzo, + lots more research & education news from Columbia Climate School! ➡️eepurl.com/iO2Dbw

"The increasing number of days with above-average temperatures means that the lack of air-conditioning can be a matter of life and death," says Columbia Climate School professor Sheila Foster. Via The New York Times. nytimes.com/2024/07/17/nyr…

Join us in welcoming Sheila Foster who has joined the Columbia Climate School faculty. Her work focuses on resource governance, land use law, and local government roles in addressing climate challenges. Sheila Foster #ColumbiaNewFacultyWelcome

With increasing incidence of extreme heat around the world, in particular in the global south & vulnerable US communities, air conditioning has become a necessity, says Columbia Climate School's Sheila Foster. Yet the more we cool, the more we warm the planet. news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/08/28/air…

Save the Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2024 EELP welcomes Professor Sheila Foster to speak about the state and local law landscape for climate justice. Join us in Jeffries Hall 1020, 12-1pm. More info: michigan.law.umich.edu/events-calenda…

Join #92NY for a @CraigNewmark Civic Life series event with Sheila Foster and @maxinejoseslow for a conversation on climate change and democracy. Join online tonight 7PM ET. 92ny.org/event/climate-…

In our new Science for the Planet video, Columbia Climate School professor of climate Sheila Foster shares how she works with frontline communities on effective, equitable climate adaptation strategies. Via State of the Planet: news.climate.columbia.edu/2025/04/11/sci…

#ICYMI 🎥 Shaping the Future of Clean Energy: Insights from the Climate School, highlighting #EarthDay 2025 theme #OurPowerOurPlanet with our experts Lisa Dale, Sheila Foster, Lisa Sachs, Dan Steingart (Columbia Engineering), and Ajit Subramaniam (LDEO): youtu.be/U0Ieul29APM

Professor of climate Sheila Foster shares how law became her tool for justice, what the environmental justice movement is facing, and why there's hope in local action. On Aug 6, hear Foster speak as part of Harlem Week's climate justice panel discussion: news.climate.columbia.edu/2025/08/04/how…