Announcing a new joint degree program: the Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS). Designed by Duke’s top-ranked Fuqua School of Business and the Nicholas School of the Environment, this pioneering interdisciplinary program will equip students with core business skills informed by climate science.

Student Aaron Siegle is pursuing both his undergraduate and master's degree in five years through the Nicholas School of the Environment. His long-term goal is to launch his own climate-tech startup to turn research into action, to scale solutions and to reframe climate. “We often frame climate as giving up something, but really it can give us more if we can think of it as a climate economy,” Siegle said.

Jeff Hughes—an expert on energy finance, regulation and governance—joined Duke University this month as the fifth Climate Leader in Residence (CLIR). The CLIR program brings top thought leaders to Duke to share insights and expertise, sparking discussion and action to advance climate solutions.

Join Jeff Hughes for an insightful evening on October 8 with guests to discuss “The Role of Utilities in an Uncertain Future."

Four faculty in the Department of Chemistry — David Beratan, Jie Liu, Ivan Moreno-Hernandez and Michael Therien — are exploring promising new directions in renewable energy research. From finding cost-effective ways to transport hydrogen to investigating biological models of energy conversion, these professors are moving us closer to finding energy solutions that are cleaner, less expensive and more portable than ever before.

Panama and Honduras will be the first countries to officially adopt the malaria forecasting system, which uses real-time climate, health and environmental data to predict when and where malaria outbreaks will occur. The forecasts will help the countries to target interventions. The system was developed by researchers at the Duke Global Health Institute.

Terrestrial plants drove an increase in global photosynthesis between 2003 and 2021, a trend partially offset by a weak decline in photosynthesis among marine algae, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. The findings could inform planetary health assessments, enhance ecosystem management, and guide climate change projections and mitigation strategies.

From thought-provoking panels to alumni gatherings, Duke University will be engaging in Climate Week NYC Sept. 21-28. Throughout the week, Duke experts will be in the city -- and invite all Climate Week attendees to connect with Duke. See you in NYC soon!

Will you be at Climate Week NYC? Contact climate@duke.edu.

While a heat dome enveloped half the country in late June, leaders from diverse sectors deliberated how to protect both people and economic interests from extreme heat in the nation's capital during HeatWise DC. Explore the highlights and key takeaways from this event.

The Duke Alumni in Climate and Sustainability group aims to connect alums across these sectors to create a dynamic community which enables networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration. By connecting Duke alumni, we seek to help members advance their careers, exchange insights, and spark innovative opportunities that catalyze climate action.

3 ways to engage:

- Join our LinkedIn group to become part of our Blue Devil community and connect with alums.

- Complete this short survey so that we can learn more about your areas of interest and ways in which you want to engage

- Join our Duke Alumni Network group (and update your alumni information) so that we can easily communicate with you.

The Office of Climate and Sustainability includes: Duke Campus Farm, Duke Forest, Duke Gardens, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability and an OCS core team for climate and sustainability. Sign up for each team's newsletter and get involved! We can't wait to see you this academic year.

House Course: Intro to Energy and Climate Entrepreneurship (HOUSECS59-04)
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45pm

Intro to Energy and Climate Entrepreneurship provides students with a unique lens on innovation and entrepreneurship within energy transition and climate tech, through weekly guest lectures from alumni working as founders and entrepreneurs. Students will learn the basics of entrepreneurship and company-building, dive into the specific challenges of innovation within energy and climate, and apply their knowledge through a practical final project evaluated by real entrepreneurs and investors. Learn more: duke.is/ECVcourses