The Alliance Graduate Summer School is an event organized by the Sustainable Development Doctoral Society of Columbia University. It began in 2012 as a student-led initiative to promote interdisciplinary exchange among graduate students working at the nexus of science and policy within Alliance institutions. The summer school connects world-class professors, industry experts, and graduate students through a mixture of guest speakers and workshops to foster the exchange of ideas, encourage intellectual discourse, and highlight cutting-edge research. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Development at the Interface of Global North and South” and will occur on the 28th-31st of May 2024 in Paris, France.
It will feature the following speakers:
- Jeff Sachs: Columbia University (Keynote Lecture)
- John Mutter: Columbia University
- Vijay Modi: Columbia University
- François Libois: Paris School of Economics
- Antoine Dechezleprêtre: London School of Economics
- Marta Torre-Schaub: French National Center for Scientific Research
- Julien Wolfersberger: AgroParisTech and Université Paris-Saclay
- Sylvain Chabé-Ferret: Tolouse School of Economics
- Anant Sudarshan: University of Warwick
- Alessandra Gianni: Ecole Normale Supérieure-Université
- Lauren Biermann: University of Plymouth
- Matt Gordon: Paris School of Economics
This year’s schedule can be seen below:2024 Schedule – Wide (2)
Scholarship Recipients
| Naveen Kumar Kori
Public Policy Analyst Uttarakhand Government
With over five years of experience across governmental, nonprofit, and international organizations, Naveen’s foundation in sustainable development from KDI School has motivated him to integrate policy with environmental solutions. His thesis on agricultural policies and air quality, which has been recognized internationally, highlights his commitment to impactful research. He is currently a Public Policy Analyst at the Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance in the Government of Uttarakhand, focusing on embedding the SDGs into state policies. He is preparing for a PhD in Sustainable Development, with the aim to devise solutions bridging policy and environmental health, driven by a commitment to global collaboration in addressing environmental challenges.
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Hanna Taye
PhD Student in Agricultural Economics Haramaya University
Holding a Master’s degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics, specializing in Natural and Environmental Economics, Hanna brings 7 years of academic experience with a focus on Environmental economics, sustainable agricultural practice, climate change adaptation, rural youth employment in agriculture and gender in agricultural value-chains. Currently pursuing a PhD at Haramaya University, Africa Centre of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation, her research centers on Policy, Institution, and Innovation. Passionate about climate-resilient livelihoods, gender equality, and food security, she aspire to become a leading researcher, collaborating with stakeholders to formulate strategies for sustainable socio-economic development while preserving environmental resources. |
Wulan Pusparini
PhD Student in Biology University of Oxford
Wulan is a conservation scientist with an interdisciplinary background. Her training and skills range from ecology and statistical modelling to social science research and analysis. Prior to my PhD, I spent 10 years working in conservation in Indonesia. I hope to have a strategic influence on global biodiversity conservation efforts in the future. I have accepted a full-time position as Director of Research and Evaluation with a private foundation based in the USA and the UK. She believes that having a woman of color scientist from the global south in a global north foundation will hopefully help to level the power dynamic that exists today.
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You can apply by clicking on the following link (bit.ly/2024AllianceSchool) or by scanning the QR code in the flyer below! If you wish to be considered for travel scholarships, you must apply by March 15, 2024. Otherwise, the deadline for the application is April 10, 2024.
Previous years
If you wish to see the schedules from previous years, they are available here. Speakers from former summer schools include:
- Joseph Stiglitz: Nobel Laureate and Professor of Economics at Columbia
- Christian Gollier: Professor and Director of Toulouse School of Economics
- Eric Maskin: Nobel Laureate and Professor of Economics at Princeton
- Jeffrey Sachs: Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University
- Bob Watson: Former IPCC Chair
- Jean Jouzel: IPCC Group I Chair
- Laurence Tubiana: Special Representative for the 2015 Paris Climate Conference
- and many more!
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An event organized by the first-year students of the Sustainable Development PhD program.
