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March 31, 2026 | News - Event Recordings

Watch: Does Nature Deliver? Monitoring the Effectiveness of Coastal Nature-Based Solutions

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell

Issues: Ecosystem Services; Nature-Based Solutions

July 16, 2025

After the Storm: Mapping the Ecological Toll of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina

Institute Experts: Katie Warnell

Issues: Endangered Species; Nature-Based Solutions

June 30, 2025

New Dashboard Publicly Tracks Atlantic Conservation Coalition’s Progress and Benefits

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell

Issues: Climate Resilience and Adaptation; Natural and Working Lands; Nature-Based Solutions; Risk Mitigation, Resilience, and Preparedness

May 21, 2025

Watch: Update and New Directions: The Department of the Interior Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap

Institute Experts: Sara Mason; Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell

Issues: Nature-Based Solutions

January 14, 2025

Duke Experts Offer Resources for Activating Nature

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell; Sara Mason; Alyanna Wilson; Jin Bai

Issues: Ecosystem Services; Natural and Working Lands; Nature-Based Solutions

December 10, 2024

Q&A with Sara Mason: The Department of the Interior Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap

Institute Experts: Sara Mason; Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell

Issues: Nature-Based Solutions

December 6, 2024

National Ecosystem Services Partnership Offers Resources for Advancing Sustainable Approaches

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Sara Mason; Katie Warnell

November 19, 2024

U.S. Department of the Interior, Duke University Launch Digital Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Sara Mason; Katie Warnell

Issues: Natural and Working Lands; Nature-Based Solutions

October 25, 2024

Nicholas Institute Experts Among Individuals and Groups Recognized with Duke Climate and Sustainability Awards

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward; Katie Warnell; Lydia Olander

Issues: Extreme Heat; Nature-Based Solutions

July 24, 2024

Three Ways to Improve Data on Nature-Based Solutions

Institute Experts: Katie Warnell; Lydia Olander

Issues: Ecosystem Services; Nature-Based Solutions

July 23, 2024

Duke Partners with States on $421 Million Effort to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell

Issues: Ecosystem Services; Natural and Working Lands; Nature-Based Solutions

February 15, 2024 | Media Coverage

Coastal Review

A Million New Acres: Cooper Sets Lofty Conservation Goals

Institute Experts: Katie Warnell

Issues: Natural and Working Lands

February 13, 2024 | Media Coverage

NC Newsline

Gov. Cooper Calls for Wetlands, Forest Restoration, Rebuffs Lawmakers’ Stripping Protections

Institute Experts: Katie Warnell

Issues: Natural and Working Lands

February 12, 2024 | Expert Insights - News Tips

Duke News

News Tip: Executive Order Will Enhance Conservation of NC’s Natural and Working Lands, Experts Say

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Katie Warnell

Issues: Natural and Working Lands

December 11, 2023

Roadmap Points the Way for Federal Department’s Use of Nature-Based Solutions

Institute Experts: Lydia Olander; Sara Mason; Katie Warnell

Issues: Ecosystem Services; Nature-Based Solutions