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Jacqueline Klopp is a Research Scholar at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, where she is affiliated with the Data Science Institute. As an affiliated member of the Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD), she has been instrumental in exploring the complex interactions between land use and transport. Her work emphasizes research, education, and professional training programs designed to engage with government and civil society actors, particularly in urban areas. CSUD focuses on various projects, including those located in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region and Haiti's South Department, addressing regional planning issues. Klopp aims to demonstrate sustainable urban development as a feasible process while bridging the gap between green and brown initiatives. Her vision includes training a new generation of planners and researchers who can contribute to sustainable urban development through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. Through her research, Klopp seeks to facilitate the scaling up of successful sustainability initiatives at both local and international levels.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)