Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Riding the Belt and Road KICKOFF EVENT

Date and Time
Friday, September 7, 2018 - 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Rhodes Conference Room (223 Sanford Bldg.)

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Many countries' pursuit of economic development depend on enormous investments in infrastructure, none more so than China's new Belt Road Initiative (BRI). This mammoth undertaking seeks to establish a "new Silk Road" linking China with over 60 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

A new graduate student network, housed by the Energy Initiative and funded by a Duke Support for Interdisciplinary Graduate Networks (D-SIGN) grant, aims to ignite a discussion among students and faculty members on multiple facets of the BRI, with a focus on environmental impacts. By identifying green development projects, sharing knowledge in a monthly seminar series, and connecting with researchers and stakeholders outside of Duke, the team hopes to promote graduate students' involvement in this cutting-edge global issue. 

The kickoff event will feature short (<3 min) presentations on work/involvement/thoughts/proposals related to BRI at Duke. Lunch provided. RSVP required.