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Standing on the UN floor next to table cards that read "President" and "Panama"

Field Note

October 7, 2025

From Cornell to the UN with Sofia Herrera ’27

Sofia Herrera ’27, a global development major from Panama City, Panama, shares her experience serving her home country as a summer intern with the United Nations. Why I chose this path This summer, I had the privilege of interning at the...

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An assortment of apples and other produce

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October 3, 2025

Sustainable practices could cut food-related emissions in half

Food systems make up roughly 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions globally. But transforming them could cut these emissions by more than half, according to a report released Oct. 3 from a commission of global experts.

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Agriculture
Climate Change

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September 12, 2025

Márk Sárváry awarded honorary Hungarian University professorship

Global Development

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September 9, 2025

How communities can bridge the digital divide

A new book highlights innovative state and local approaches to eliminating "digital deserts," which persist despite billions in federal subsides promoting universal access.