Upcoming Events
Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions Seminar Series: Indirect Investment Structures
Indirect investment structures (e.g. fund of funds investing). The actual investments in an indirect investment structure are not publicly disclosed in a timely way. Should we work with other mission-driven institution to demand greater transparency in these portfolios to inform discussions of balancing fiduciary duties with values alignment in our investing? What are our options? What are the pros and cons? Session moderators: Tim Profeta and Brennan McDonald
Water in the United States: A Discussion with Mike Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
Hear insights from Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), in conversation with Martin Doyle of the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Nicholas School of the Environment students based in Beaufort or other Duke community members who wish to participate virtually may join via Panopto.
2024 Sustainable Business & Social Impact Conference
Join the Duke MBA Net Impact Club for the 19th Annual Sustainable Business & Social Impact Conference!
This year's conference, with a theme of "Building for Tomorrow", will explore questions like: “What does it look like when impact and sustainability are woven into the core of a company’s growth plan?” and “How do organizations choose which social and environmental issues to prioritize, and track progress towards their goals?”
Sponsored in part by the Nicholas Institute.
What is Sustainable Infrastructure? Building Consensus to Accelerate Financing
Public- and private-sector investors are seeking to advance sustainable, quality infrastructure to improve economic productivity, transition to a low-carbon economy, promote social wellbeing, and build climate resilience. Yet most new infrastructure isn’t fulfilling these goals. The disconnect often comes down to a lack of consensus on how to identify sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects and their benefits. Numerous global initiatives are competing to define these characteristics—leading to a confusing landscape for financiers and developers alike. During this panel discussion, experts will examine the merits, challenges, and opportunities related to different approaches to spur investment and construction of sustainable, quality infrastructure. This event is part of Sustainable Infrastructure: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium.
Sustainable Infrastructure: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium
The second installment in the Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia series will include a March 20 panel discussion at Duke in DC in Washington, DC (also available via livestream) and a March 21 panel discussion and March 22 workshop at Duke University in Durham, NC.
Monetization of Ecosystem Services in Forestry Symposium
Join Duke’s chapter of the Society of American Foresters for this day-long symposium. It will include a series of speaker talks and breakout sessions – both keynote and panel formats – featuring forestry professionals from different sectors and will integrate perspectives from both research and practice. Fill out a save the date form and get more info as it becomes available.
National Climate Resilience Framework: Perspectives from Key Partners
The US government's first-ever National Climate Resilience Framework establishes a vision for a climate-resilient nation and guidance for resilience-related activities and investments by the federal government and its partners. In this webinar, hear a variety of perspectives including from authors of the framework, state officials, and other critical implementation partners.
This is the first webinar in the National Climate Resilience Framework: From Ideas to Action series, presented by the Resilience Roadmap project.
GLEAN: Lunch & Learn with Andrea Johnson
All current Duke students are invited to attend lunch with Andrea Johnson, executive director at Green Empowerment. Registration is limited, so make sure to save your seat.
This event is presented by the James E. Rogers Access Project and Global Energy Access Network (GLEAN) at Duke University.
Building an EV Workforce: A Review of Southeast Transportation Electrification Workforce Development Training Programs
The National Association of State Energy Officials, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability recently released a report reviewing Southeast transportation electrification workforce development training programs. In this webinar, lead author Trey Gowdy, research lead at the Nicholas Institute, will present the major findings.
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.
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
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
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).