Center on Global Energy Policy

[2][3] The center's stated mission is to "advance smart, actionable and evidence-based energy and climate solutions through research, education and dialogue".

[4] On April 24, 2013 the Center for Global Energy Policy was founded within Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

The launch event filled Columbia's historic Low Memorial Library, where mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke about how “New York is where the energy future is taking place”.

[6] The Center’s research agenda emphasizes an economic and geostrategic approach to key energy policy areas.

[7] The Center has been criticized for receiving funding from fossil fuel companies by the Columbia hub of the Sunrise Movement.