Environmental, Social, Governance and Sustainability.
Leveraging the power of youth!
The GELA is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing global sustainable challenges by leveraging the insights and expertise of our community. Our focus encompasses sustainable annual forums, sustainability risk management and impact investing, career development, fostering intercollegiate relationships, and producing student-driven research.
We assist student clubs in universities globally in raising awareness about sustainability concepts. Our aim is to inspire and empower students to take the initiative and actively participate in sustainability actions. By providing resources, guidance, and support, we help foster a culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable practices within academic communities.
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Highlight Events
Apri 13rd, 2025
New York, April 13, 2025 — The 2025 Global Sustainability Summit, hosted by the Columbia University Global ESG Leadership Association (CGELA), convened at Columbia’s iconic Low Memorial Library
2025 Columbia University Gloabl Sustainability Summit
On November 23, the management teams of CGELA, PGELA, and GELC at NYU, the strategic partner organizations of the Global ESG Leadership Association, gathered on the Columbia University campus for their first in-person meeting….
The First Gathering of the CGELA, PGELA, and GELC at NYU Alliance
November 23
On November 2, 2024, the Columbia Global ESG Leadership Association (CGELA) hosted an impactful discussion at Columbia University’s Lerner Hall on “Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and the Responsibility of Youth on the Path to …
CGELA TALK Event Recap: Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and Youth Responsibility …
November 2
September 21
On September 21-22, under the leadership of GELA's founder and board members, Dazhong Wu and Ace Pai, along with University Chapter CGELA members Guanbiao Li, Yafeng Zhu, Ranqiu Xu, Zhulin Li, Peisen Han, and Xinyue Wang, the group participated in the United Nations' Summit of the Future 2024 series of events…
The Summit of the Future Action Days
On April 7, 2024, the Columbia Global ESG Sustainability Leadership Summit successfully hosted its inaugural ESG and Sustainability Leadership Summit in the grand and historic Low Library at Columbia University. The evening culminated with the CGELA's social dinner at the same venue, perfectly rounding off this festival of sustainability…
Global ESG Sustainability Leadership Summit
April 7
March 14
Columbia University New York, NY
Hu Xiaofang discusses "The Spread of Chinese Culture through Digital Technology," highlighting how digital platforms and social media have revolutionized the way Chinese culture is shared and perceived globally…
February 28
Columbia University New York, NY
This Monday afternoon at 4 p.m., Mrs Nancy Chen, well-known as “New York Bamboo”, delivered an engaging hybrid lecture at Columbia University. During the session…
March 7
Columbia University New York, NY
Today marks Girls' Day, and CGELA has prepared 50 complimentary cups of milk tea along with an abundance of fresh flowers for the girls. We wish girls everywhere to embrace vitality, health, and happiness!
February 26
United Nations New York, NY
Yesterday, members of our CGELA group had the opportunity to visit the United Nations, where we gained invaluable insights into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
March 2
Columbia University New York, NY
Despite the challenge of a torrential downpour, the seminar hosted by Joy from New Land Capital on the practice and application of ESG and sustainable development in the private real estate sector...
February 4
Campus, Columbia University…
On this day, CGELA held its first general meeting for the spring semester. We are thrilled to welcome many outstanding new members to our team in the new year. We look forward to...
February 28
Columbia University New York, NY
This event sounds extremely valuable and meaningful, especially for students facing visa issues and planning their futures. Lawyers Ran and Yu were able to answer students' questions in...
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”