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The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society brings together all members of our campus community to address society鈥檚 most challenging problems, particularly in the areas of energy, health, and the environment. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, initiatives, courses, and events, we enhance Boston College鈥檚 rich history of working across disciplines to develop new knowledge that makes a real-world impact.

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Program & Initiative Spotlight

COP30 Week 1 Delegates in Resturant Group Photo

COP30 Page

Mark your calendar for our annual COP Symposium on Friday, March 13.

This year鈥檚 symposium is designed as a "mini-COP"鈥攁 high-energy, interdisciplinary space featuring panel discussions, workshops, student poster sessions, and interactive exhibits. Key themes for this year include:

US Climate Commitments: Analyzing US climate action in a shifting political landscape.
Green Careers & Skills: Building the toolkit for the evolving green economy.
Climate Stories & Art: Exploring the intersection of creativity and advocacy.
Indigenous Climate Action: Highlighting leadership from frontline communities.
Reflections on COP30 & Looking Toward COP31: A deep dive into global negotiation results and what we might expect next.
Local Implications: Interpreting what global climate decisions mean for Boston and beyond.

The听COP30 Symposium page听includes more details and the schedule for the day. We are continuing to add event details and speaker bios - keep checking the page!