Events - Sandeep Pai
All times U.S. ET unless noted.
India-Global South Convening on Clean Technology Minerals & Supply Chains 
The Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South, the Nicholas Institute, and partners will host this inaugural convening that aims to provide a dedicated platform to foster dialogue and identify concrete collaborations on clean technology value chain development. The event will bring together senior representatives from government, industry, and state enterprises across emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Critical Mineral Collaboration Series #2: Recycling, Circularity & Critical Minerals 
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. Registration required. 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.
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.
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.
From Billions to Trillions: Reducing Risks for Energy and Climate Finance
The third annual "From Billions to Trillions" summit brought together nearly 500 business leaders, government officials, representatives of non-governmental organizations and philanthropies, scholars, and students for a daylong conversation about how to reduce the risks that constrain energy and climate finance.
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.
Lunch + Learn with Sandeep Pai
Curious about careers in global energy or policy? Duke students are invited to join us for an informal lunch conversation with Sandeep Pai, Duke’s new executive in residence and senior lead for international energy transitions. He’ll share stories from his journey working with international organizations and chat about what he’ll be doing on campus.