Welcome back to the Duke Climate Commitment
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Since our launch in 2022, Duke has been addressing the climate challenge with meaningful and sustainable actions to advance a resilient, flourishing and sustainable world for all. Our work has resulted in tangible progress, and our work continues.
All of Duke is all in for the Climate Commitment. Join us in 2025 and beyond!
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All in ... for this moment and for the future |
Disaster Preparation and Recovery |
Our hearts are with our communities near and far facing recent disasters. As society faces increasing climate challenges and extreme weather, communities are working to recover and Duke is involved.
Featuring expertise from the Divinity School, Nicholas School of the Environment, Pratt School of Engineering and the School of Medicine.
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Planning for Fire Conditions |
Duke sends support to those affected by the recent wildfires. As we face climate challenges together, community resilience is key.
Toddi Steelman, vice president and vice provost for Climate and Sustainability, talks about what to know about planning for fire conditions, one of the increasing extreme weather conditions. Steelman spoke with USA Today about the recent wildfires in Southern California.
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A Can't-Miss Climate Trip |
Take a virtual road trip across eastern North Carolina with Toddi Steelman, vice president and vice provost for climate and sustainability, as she stops to talk to Duke experts working on climate issues with local communities in this immersive video series.
Climate Road Trip produced by Duke Alumni and Engagement, featuring the Nicholas School of the Environment.
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Engineering a Greener World |
Duke engineering faculty and students are tackling global climate challenges via design climate, resilient systems and innovative programs.
Featuring the Pratt School of Engineering.
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Climate Education via Coursera for All |
Build your climate credentials with Coursera courses taught by Duke faculty members: Climate Science for Everyone and Environmental Leadership (NEW). Sign up for both courses and learn at your own pace today.
Offered by the Office of Climate and Sustainability and Duke faculty members across campus.
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Summer Research Opportunity |
Climate+ is a full-time, 10-week summer research experience for Duke students interested in exploring new data-driven approaches to interdisciplinary challenges. Apply now for this summer opportunity.
Offered by the Rhodes Information Initiative at Duke, in partnership with the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.
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World leaders gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29. Duke University experts and students were onsite and actively involved.
Featuring faculty and students across multiple Duke schools.
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Climate Leaders in Residence |
Launched in 2024, the Climate Leaders in Residence (CLIR) program brings top thought leaders to Duke University. Faculty and equivalent staff can submit nominations to their dean or UIC director, who can forward 2025 selections until Feb. 17.
Meet the current CLIR, Alison Taylor (in the photo above). Francis Bouchard served as the inaugural CLIR.
Offered by the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.
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Quick Take: Air Pollution in the Winter |
In this Quick Take series, Duke environmental health expert Jim Zhang explains why air pollution is worse during the winter time.
Zhang is a professor of global and environmental health at the Duke Global Health Institute and the Nicholas School of the Environment.
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Noteworthy and Worth Your Time |
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