Upcoming Events
Duke Climate Commitment Student Town Hall
The Duke Office of Climate and Sustainability will host a student town hall on the Duke Climate Commitment next Thursday, March 28, from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Gross Hall Energy Hub atrium. This is a chance to hear from Climate Commitment leaders about progress this semester and ongoing strategic planning efforts, and to offer your input about the direction and future of the Commitment.
Blue Economy Symposium: Blueprints for Coastal Adaptation
Oceans@Duke presents the third annual Blue Economy Symposium: Blueprint for Coastal Resilience, sponsored by the Duke Alumni Development Network. The focus this year is innovations in improving coastal endurance from the private sector.
Capacity is limited so secure your spot early.
Open Policy Working Group High Seas Symposium
All ocean enthusiasts are invited to explore the policy solutions to biodiversity issues facing the high seas. The High Seas Symposium, hosted by Duke's Ocean Policy Working Group, will include refreshments, lightning talks, and a high seas treaty panel.
Capacity is limited so secure your spot early.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea at 40: Successes, Challenges, and the Role of the U.S. in Implementation
Register to attend this webinar hosted by the Ocean Diplomacy Working Group and the Rethinking Diplomacy Program featuring David Balton (Executive Director of the U.S. Arctic Executive Steering Committee) and David Freestone (Executive Secretary of the Sargasso Sea Commission) on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Nicholas Institute expert John Virdin will be moderating.
New U.S. Army Corps Rule, New Possibilities for Water Resources Projects
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released a proposed rule that establishes updated agency specific procedures (ASPs) for how the Corps' Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines are implemented. In this informational webinar from the National Ecosystem Services Partnership, panelists will explore how and why the updated ASPs came to be, the implications of the ASP update for water resource projects, and how USACE project partners expect to be able to leverage the updated rule to better provide multibenefit projects.
Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions Seminar Series: Evaluation of Peer Institutions
How are Duke’s peer institutions managing the climate footprint of their investments? Session moderators: Ronnie Chatterji and Emily Nagamoto
Power Lunch with Rob Howard
Rob Howard (T ’99) currently serves as CEO of ClearGen, a “one-stop shop for clean energy capital needs” in the Blackstone Credit portfolio. He’ll discuss lessons learned from over 20 years of experience investing in, financing and managing energy assets, with Q&A to follow. Lunch will be provided.
Startup Showcase 2024 Featured Companies
Seize the opportunity to connect with groundbreaking Duke startups, engage with top-tier talent, and unlock potential investment prospects, strategic customer relationships, and valuable partnerships. Join Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the Duke Startup Showcase and get inspired by trailblazing startups spanning diverse sectors like healthcare, AI, consumer goods, services, and energy. Cast your vote for the Best in Showcase venture, and watch $100K in non-dilutive prizes be awarded at the final pitch session.
FLI: Energy Transformation: With Energy Justice for All
This Reunion Weekend 2024, register to attend this hybrid event from the Duke Alumni Forever Learning Institute's Energy Transformation series in-person at Reynolds Theater or virtually via Zoom. In this penultimate session, Duke experts will discuss the interconnected nature of climate and human development policies and goals. Jonathan Phillips, director of the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project, is among the featured guest speakers for this session.
Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions Seminar Series: Reflect Back on Initial Conversation
Reflect back on initial conversation. “How best can mission driven institutions (e.g. universities, foundations, non-profits) balance fiduciary obligations with interests in expressing institutional values through their long-term investments?” Session moderator: Tim Profeta
2024 Fortin Foundation Bass Connections Showcase
Two Energy & Environment project teams will be sharing their research highlights through five-minute lightning talks at the 2023-2024 Fortin Foundation Bass Connections Showcase: "Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining on Humans and the Environment" and "Tracking Climate Change with Satellites and Artificial Intelligence."
Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) Partners Meeting
N-EWN's goal for this symposium is to provide partners (including Duke University) with an opportunity to learn about the innovative work of each organization, create stronger connections between partners, and facilitate collaboration on new projects. Register by Feb. 1 for a discounted Early Bird registration fee ($250 for faculty, staff, and other non-students; $125 for students).