The United States' first-ever National Climate Resilience Framework establishes a vision for a climate-resilient nation and guidance for resilience-related activities and investments by the federal government and its partners. In this March 25 webinar, White House officials, state agencies and other key partners discussed implementation of the framework. Part of the National Climate Resilience Framework: From Ideas to Action series.

Extreme heat is not a single-season issue, says Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub. In this video op-ed, Ward calls for heat to be treated like other natural disasters, with local leaders and policymakers prioritizing year-round planning and preparation for this growing public health challenge.

As 90+ degree days become more common, more accurate measures of extreme heat, such as wet bulb globe temperature, can help protect outdoor workers, Ashley Ward, director of the Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub, explained to North Carolina Health News.
 

The two-day “Risk Science for Climate Resilience” symposium brought together Duke scholars and invited guests to strategize about how Duke could utilize its strengths and partnerships to stimulate novel approaches to climate risk in the private sector and scale up climate resilience efforts.

Speakers from across financial backgrounds came together Thursday afternoon to discuss the role of risk science and the insurance sector in assessing and managing climate risks and implementing climate resilience solutions, reported The Chronicle. The symposium, hosted by the Nicholas Institute and Duke RESILE, is the first in the new Climate Collaboration Symposia series, funded by a gift from The Duke Endowment in support of the Climate Commitment.

The Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia, a new event series launching in mid-February, will help identify opportunities for Duke University to make the most of its interdisciplinary expertise and convening power for meaningful impact on climate challenges.

The series is funded by a gift from The Duke Endowment in support of the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations, and public service missions to address the climate crisis.

A new initiative will bring top thought leaders on climate change to Duke University to share insights and expertise, sparking discussion and action. The Climate Leaders in Residence (CLIR) will enrich student learning and collaborate with Duke faculty and staff on climate research and initiatives. The inaugural Climate Leader in Residence is Francis Bouchard, managing director for climate at Marsh McLennan, a global professional services company specializing in risk management and insurance.

What's on the horizon for 2024? Check out these health policy stories NC Health News will be following for the upcoming year. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University, is quoted on the possibility of extreme heat causing health care policy change and her heartened experience seeing extreme heat leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai last December.

Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub, shared some reflections from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) after attending in Dubai. Ward told "97.9 The Hill" that she saw three major takeaways from the conference: the first ever focus on human health, the establishment of a loss and damage fund, and the specific calling out of fossil fuels.

Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at the Nicholas Institute, joins 97.9 The Hill’s "News on the Hill" to provide updates from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28). Ward is part of a small delegation of Duke experts and students attending the conference, which takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12.