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India’s share of the total global primary energy demand is set to increase from 6% to 11% by 2040. Unfortunately, the current energy mix in the Indian scenario comprises largely fossil fuel-based thermal power. What can India do to address global climate concerns and its own vulnerability to climate change threats?
The third phase of the illustrious Yusuf Hamied Fellowship, a joint program of Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai and Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, has been awarded to four faculty members from Columbia University and Indian research institutions.
What do a water conservation solution, electric bike delivery system, large-area sanitization application, and emergency responder app have in common? For one, these are all startups tackling pertinent urban issues in India. These are also the winners of the Urban Works Innovation Challenge 2020-2021.
In India, liver cancer is the tenth most common cancer and recent trends show that the number of cases are on the rise. To discuss the current status of liver cancer, explore efforts undertaken for hepatitis vaccinations, and understand linkage to care and routine screening procedures, the Center focused the fifth webinar of its Screenings that Save series on liver cancer on June 22, 2021.
Globally, oral cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer, with India contributing to almost one-third of the total burden. Despite being one of the most preventable and easily detectable cancers, it continues to pose a serious public health problem. As part of global Oral Cancer Awareness month, Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai organized the fourth online seminar of its series, Screenings that Save.
To commemorate Pride Month 2021, Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai organized a virtual conversation on June 10, 2021 to unpack the legal rights of LGBTQ+ relationships in India, and analyze the queer community’s access to networks and services during the coronavirus crisis.
To mark the occasion of World Museums Day, Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai organized a program on May 25, 2021, that featured distinguished museum leaders, as part of a series of programs on the manner in which the arts and cultural organizations have dealt with and responded to the pandemic.
Columbia Business School, in partnership with Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi and Columbia Global Centers | Tunis launched the Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness in Africa Program (EC-Africa program) that seeks to equip entrepreneurs from mid-sized African companies with the skills, tools, and network to professionalize and grow their businesses in today’s global environment.