Join Duke's Department of History as authors Fredrik Albritton Jonsson (Univ. of Chicago) and Carl Wennerlind (Barnard College) discuss their new book "Scarcity: A History From the Origins of Capitalism to the Climate Crisis." Comments by Matthew Shutzer (Department of History) and Charlotte Sussman (Department of English).

This event is co-sponsored by Duke's Department of English, Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI), and Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability.

Join the Department of History for a talk with Professor Fredrik Albritton Jonsson (University of Chicago) on how canal infrastructure, the deep mine, and the iron industry specifically provided the material basis for Britain's fossil energy transition during the "Industrial Revolution" from the late eighteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries.

This talk is part of the Energy Research Seminar Series sponsored by Duke's Department of History, Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI), and Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.

The 2024 Mason-Maryland Energy and Climate-Tech Innovation Policy “Boot Camp” for Early Career Researchers will be held in Washington, D.C., on June 2-7, 2024. The boot camp is open to active researchers in any field who earned a PhD in the past ten years. Details about how to apply can be found online. Apply by February 20, 2024.

This two-day symposium will bring together the Duke community and experts from the public and private sectors to explore the essential roles that the insurance and finance sectors can play in addressing future climate risks. The symposium will kick off on Feb. 15 with a keynote address, panel discussion, and reception open to the Duke community and the public.

Interested in applying for the UNFCCC Climate Change Negotiations Practicum next fall? Register to join this dynamic conversation with Duke students and experts, including Jackson Ewing and Ashley Ward, who attended COP28. Lunch will be provided.

***This lunch is for current Duke students only.***

How can Asia position itself and play a crucial role in global efforts to combat climate change? What opportunities exist for multilateral collaboration among Asian nations? Join Asia Society Seattle on Tues., Feb. 13 for a virtual, in-depth discussion with seasoned climate experts Shuo Li (Asia Society Policy Institute) and Jackson Ewing (Nicholas Institute).

Pratt School of Engineering Dean Jerry Lynch will be hosting a town hall session next week to discuss Duke’s plans for the New York Climate Exchange. Sponsored by the Office of Climate and Sustainability, the town hall will be a Zoom session from 6 p.m. to 7:30 on Thursday, Feb. 8.

In this new era, what are the priorities for science diplomacy, including international engagement by non-governmental scientific organizations? What kinds of obstacles stand in the way of effective science diplomacy efforts? 

Join Duke's Rethinking Diplomacy Program (RDP) for a conversation with Dr. E. William Colglazier, hosted by Duke University RDP Senior Fellow, Ambassador (ret.) Bob Pearson, and RDP Director, Dr. Giovanni Zanalda.

The Network for Engineering with Nature and the National Academy of Sciences' Gulf Research Program are hosting a Policy Forum on Nature-Based Solutions. The event is free and open to the public, bringing together policymakers, regulators, practitioners, academics, and others involved in the funding, policymaking, design, and/or construction of nature-based solutions. Duke University is a partner in the Network for Engineering with Nature (N-EWN).

*** This session was rescheduled after being postponed in November 2023. ***

What is a regulatory risk? What is a physical risk? How should these be incorporated into investment decisions for non-profit organizations?

Session moderators: Sarah Bloom Raskin and Brennan McDonald

Dr. Jennifer Baka, an associate professor of geography and an associate at the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at Penn State University, will speak at the first spring 2024 installment of the Environmental Institutions Seminar Series presented by the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability and the University Program in Environmental Policy (UPEP). Students, faculty, and staff at Duke and other Triangle-area universities are invited to attend this in-person event (no virtual viewing option).

Join the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability for a Power Trip to Duke University's steam plant, which provides heating services to campus and hospital facilities. This guided tour will provide an in-depth look at one of Duke’s most innovative energy facilities. This Power Trip is for current Duke students only. Space is limited; advance registration is required.

We will meet at Twinnie's and walk over together.

Note: Closed-toe shoes are required.

Interested in environmental consulting? Register to learn more about the industry and hear from Duke alums with careers in the field that can offer their expertise and advice! Featured alums: Rachel Gordon, MEM'23, Jack Kochansky, BA'23, and Lauren Masatsugu, MEM'17.

Join the Office for Research & Innovation for a week of exciting events, panels, and showcases to celebrate the past, present, and future of research and innovation at Duke. The full week's programming is open to the entire Duke community and registration is required for the Duke Centennial Research & Innovation Week sessions. On Thursday, February 1 (10:30-11:30 a.m.), a panel on climate solutions will feature insights from Nicholas Institute experts Jackson Ewing and Lydia Olander.

Learn more about the Bass Connections 2024-2025 project teams at the Bass Connections Fair!

No registration required. Students of all levels and schools can drop by Penn Pavilion from 2-4 p.m. on January 26, 2024 to talk to team leaders and program staff about year-long project team opportunities and the benefits of participation.

New projects for 2024-2025 will be announced on Tuesday, January 16.

The Nicholas Institute is pleased to announce the first speaker of the new year in our Power Lunch series. Duke students, chat with Duke alum Michael MacHarg (FUSE Executive Fellow, City of Durham) about transforming transportation in Durham, impact investing for international development, and more! Space is limited.

Hear about key findings from a recent Energy Pathways USA report that models the intersecting effects of the Inflation Reduction Act, clean electricity development cost increases, and the impacts of proposed US Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas regulations for fossil fuels.

Are there climate investment opportunities with high risk-adjusted returns arising from transition to clean energy? 

Session moderators: Ronnie Chatterji and Meera Ayyagari