The Columbia Climate School and Scandinavia House invite you to a reception and conversation on sea level change.

Changes to the world’s ice sheets and sea levels are reshaping the places we call home. From flooding and intensifying storm surge risks in New York City to dramatic shifts along the coasts of Greenland and the Nordic region, rising and falling seas deeply affect our infrastructure and cherished landscapes.

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Columbia Climate School’s powerhouse research hub, is at the forefront of tracking sea level change. Its scientists study the past to understand long-term climate patterns and make accurate projections for the future, providing essential insights for coastal planning, policy, risk assessment, and community preparedness.

In this special Earth Month program, Scandinavia House is proud to partner with the Columbia Climate School to bring this research directly to you. We invite you to join us, bring your questions, and engage with leading earth and climate experts, Lamont Professor Jacky Austermann and Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson.