Faculty, research staff, postdocs and grad students are encouraged to join climate researchers from across the university and health system to open dialogues and avenues of collaboration. This event is sponsored by the Office of Climate & Sustainability and the Climate Commitment Advisory Council. Learn more and RSVP: duke.is/ccc-forum

The next major United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) will take place in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The stakes are high. COP29 will grapple with thorny issues around financial commitments to help low- and middle-income countries address climate challenges, clarifying the rulebook for trading carbon credits internationally, advancing specifics for the Global Goal on Adaptation, and more.

Ashley Ward (director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at the Nicholas Institute) is program leader for a DukeEngage program, "Heat Mapping for Climate Adaptation and Resilience," set for June-July 2025 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Duke students can attend an info session in person or virtually to learn more about the program and decide if they would like to apply. 

Duke's Office of Climate and Sustainability is hosting a student town hall on the Duke Climate Commitment on Thurs., Oct. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Gross Hall Energy Hub. 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.

Bonus: free dinner! Register to secure your spot.

This event is full, join the waitlist. Current Duke students are invited to join a Power Lunch featuring Tyler Norris, former vice president of development at Cypress Creek Renewables and current Ph.D. student at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, with discussion to follow. Lunch will be provided.

Event capacity will be limited so that all attendees have the chance to introduce themselves, ask questions, and exchange ideas. Advance registration required. This Power Lunch is for current Duke students only.

Plastic waste disproportionately affects justice communities and people living near plastic production and waste sites. Join the Environmental Law Society to learn from a panel of experts working to address the plastic waste crisis and protect vulnerable North Carolina residents.

Save the dates for the 9th annual Energy Week at Duke University: November 11–15! Students, faculty, and industry professionals will be brought together for a week of energy events to promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional networking.

Mark your calendars for the 16th annual Duke University Energy Conference on November 13, 2024! The Energy Conference is part of Energy Week at Duke University and this year’s event will explore the opportunities and obstacles associated with advancing the energy transition amid societal changes and unknowns.

Join hundreds of attendees from various backgrounds at the Fuqua School of Business for keynote conversations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions focused on concrete, cross-disciplinary solutions to modern energy challenges.

Duke’s Office for Translation & Commercialization is inviting students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the public to the 6th Invented at Duke, a special Centennial edition of the annual celebration and showcase of Duke inventors and inventions. There will be remarks from President Price, head of OTC Robin Rasor, and featured speaker U.S. Commissioner of Food and Drugs Dr. Robert M. Califf beginning at 5:30 p.m.