2023 State of the Duke Climate Commitment
One year into this initiative, we report on the programming, events and funding opportunities that have furthered Duke’s actions toward a resilient, flourishing, carbon-neutral world.
In the year since the Climate Commitment’s launch, and following $36 million in inaugural gifts, work across all parts of campus has helped Duke leverage its proven expertise across five pillars to ensure our work has local, global and regional impact.
The Duke Climate Commitment is a university-wide, impact-oriented initiative to address the climate crisis by creating sustainable and equitable solutions that place society on the path toward a resilient, flourishing, carbon-neutral world. Through education, research, external engagement and campus operations, the Duke Climate Commitment seeks to imagine, design and implement a sustainable future for all.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brian Murray Named Director of Nicholas Institute
An internationally recognized expert in energy and climate policy, Murray served as interim director of the Nicholas Institute since the 2021 merger of the Duke University Energy Initiative and the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
Forever Learning Institute presents "The Energy Transformation"
The summer of 2023 — the hottest on Earth since 1880 — warns of a coming future. Research and industry leaders must come together to innovate solutions and address this crisis in novel ways. Inspired by Duke’s Climate Commitment, join fellow alumni as we learn about transforming our energy and how Duke is leading the way.
Students Invited to Enroll in Design Climate Program
Design Climate is a joint program between The Nicholas School of the Environment and The Pratt School of Engineering that teaches Design Thinking principles, systems-level thinking, and sustainability fundamentals. The Design Climate program consists of two courses, Design Climate I and II, taught over two semesters.
'Duke Nature' Launches Series on Natural World
Duke Nature is an interdisciplinary program that spotlights the integration of the natural world on our campus. Through excursions, panels, exhibitions and even a festival, this program invites the community to share unique perspectives and insights with their peers, across North Carolina and Kunshan, China.
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