Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Events - State-Owned Enterprises & Energy Transitions

All times U.S. ET unless noted.

Critical Mineral Collaboration Series #3: Exploring Collaboration on Critical Mineral Value Chains External link

Join the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South to explore how Global South countries can collaborate across the critical mineral value chain in the third occurrence of the Critical Mineral Collaboration Series. Registration required.

Date and Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location
Virtual via Zoom

Energy and Development in India: From National Policy to Local Impact

Duke community, join Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Divyanshu Jha for a conversation on India's energy transition, energy access, & sustainable development. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., the discussion will begin at 12 p.m.

Date and Time
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location
The Generator (Gross Hall 100C)

Critical Mineral Collaboration Series #2: Recycling, Circularity & Critical Minerals External link

Join the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South to explore how circularity can strengthen and secure critical mineral value chains in the second occurrence of the Critical Mineral Collaboration Series. This webinar series is organized by the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South; SEforAll; the Global South Center for Clean Transportation at the University of California, Davis; and the Nicholas Institute.

Date and Time
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location
Virtual via Zoom

China's Just Transition: Contrasting Local Practices in the Coal Sector and International Advocacy Under the UNFCCC

In this one-hour session, Duke Kunshan University faculty member Coraline Goron will present ongoing research on China’s path toward a just transition—an effort to address the impacts of climate policies on employment and the welfare of affected workers, communities and countries.

Date and Time
Friday, April 17, 2026 - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location
Field Auditorium, Grainger Hall

Critical Mineral Collaboration Series #1: Collaboration on Processing and Value Chains

As demand for minerals critical to clean energy technologies continues to grow, countries in the Global South seek to identify practical pathways to develop mineral processing research, advance technology innovation, and expand processing capacity.

Date and Time
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ET)
Location
Webinar

Repurposing Energy Assets for a Just Energy Transition

Please join the Nicholas Institute and James E. Rogers Energy Access Project at Duke for presentation and discussion of the new research report titled “Systems-Level Repurposing of Coal Assets: Insights from South Africa, India, and the United States.” This report—led by Duke researchers—presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of coal value chain repurposing efforts in South Africa, India, and the United States.

Date and Time
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Duke in DC, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC (or virtual)