Duke Climate Commitment
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Building on @DukeU’s longstanding leadership in climate, energy and sustainability to educate a new generation of innovators and create equitable solutions
Joined September 2022
"During my time at #COP28, I was struck by how often speakers emphasized the importance of public policy to incentivize the adoption of climate solutions" - MPP student Ian Hitchcock 🌿 https://t.co/sqssaKOfe9
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.@DukeU actually has a class, U.N. Climate Change Negotiations Practicum, which culminates with students attending the talks in Dubai. PhD student/course teaching assistant Gabriela Nagle Alverio is there and shares her thoughts #COP28UAE 🍃 https://t.co/siYASpOxwe
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Kalipa Gedion, a 2nd-year MS-GH student with an interest in how climate is affecting health, is at #COP28 in Dubai. We spoke with him about his experience so far, and why the conference’s focus on human health is here to stay.
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At COP28, Kalipa Gedion says the new attention on the health impacts of climate change is likely here to stay.
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“Dr. Chavis’ appointment elevates the perspectives of climate justice and the intersection of race and environmental quality in the implementation of Duke’s Climate Commitment.” @DukeU @DukeDivinity @DukeEnvironment @DukeTrinity
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Some exciting news to share! @DukeU @DukeEnvironment @DukeDivinity @KenanEthics @DukeUClimate
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The Ways & Means podcast out of the Sanford School of Public Policy pairs real-world stories and faculty research. Season eight, Climate Change Solutions, features fresh, hopeful, research-based ideas that enrich the important conversation about our changing climate.
New episode premieres tomorrow! How a crusade shut down a coal-fired #Chicago power plant for good. What the closing of that plant meant for children’s health and the environment. And what it didn’t mean. https://t.co/updMQEX5J4
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To grow Duke's environmental education and sustainability leadership, the Climate and Sustainability Teaching (CAST) Fellows Program is returning for a second year. @DukeLearning Learn more by visiting https://t.co/pWF6J1IkM0
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The new award reinforces President Price’s community-centered vision for the university to empower people to address the world’s most pressing challenges, innovate in teaching and learning, renew the campus community, partner with purpose and engage Duke’s global network.
The Duke Endowment has awarded Duke University $100 million, the largest single award in the university’s history https://t.co/OyJIPqoNU4
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A small delegation of @DukeU experts and students will attend this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. @NichInstitute @DukeAlumni Read the full story: https://t.co/UT6xUdLqN2
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All @DukeU faculty and research staff are invited to submit proposals by Feb. 26 for Climate Research Innovation Seed Program (CRISP) grants, including Research Awards (up to $100K) and Ideation Awards (up to $20K). Learn more: https://t.co/vlHNT8GS55
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Throughout the disciplines and across its schools and programs, @DukeU is employing and empowering climate-fluent leaders to educate a new generation of students. @DukeAlumni
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“This kind of educational and research diplomacy is essential to strengthening the relationship between our countries and is exactly where we should be working to build bridges.” - Toddi Steelman
Welcome back to China to @DukeU Vice President Toddi Steelman for a discussion today on Duke’s strong educational ties to China and the importance of climate diplomacy.
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In April, Duke became one of more than 40 partners who joined @NYClimateExchange to be part of a first-of-its-kind model for developing solutions to the global climate crisis through education, research, workforce training and community programs.➡️ https://t.co/Y0kvPncqj0
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The 15th annual @DukeU Energy Conference at @DukeFuqua—including speakers, networking, and a company expo—was fantastic! Congrats to student organizers on sparking insightful dialogue about innovation and collaboration across the energy ecosystem. #EnergyWeek23 👏👏👏
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During Energy Week kicks off TODAY (Nov. 6-10)! Organized by Duke students from diverse undergraduate and graduate degree programs, this year’s Energy Week events feature insights from industry and community leaders along with opportunities to compete, network and share ideas.
🌍🔥When you're too excited to wait until the start of Energy Week at @DukeU! Duke students pre-gamed for #EnergyWeek23 with a field trip to the geothermal energy site on West Campus Friday. They sure are fueling our enthusiasm for the week ahead! https://t.co/CzWjvTGOX8
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TOMORROW, Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m., @DukeATHLETICS and @SustainableDuke are partnering to host a Climate Commitment @DukeFOOTBALL Game. The game will serve as a pilot program for future sustainable athletic operations. Learn more/get tickets now ➡️ https://t.co/QOfp8uTv5y
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Duke Athletics and Sustainable Duke are partnering to host a Climate Commitment Game on Thursday, Nov. 2 when the Blue Devils welcome Wake Forest to Brooks F...
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Tonight, Oct. 24 at 6PM, join the Office of Climate and Sustainability for the second session of their nine-session seminar series focusing on long-term investing by mission-based institutions. Tonight's topic: "What is fiduciary duty?" Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/enq34VwpHM
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⚡️🌍How can we move from rhetoric to reality and quickly advance a just, clean energy transition? Explore solutions during Energy Week at @DukeU (Nov. 6 – 10), including at the full-day Duke University Energy Conference (Nov. 8). Register now: https://t.co/XjODUMDolA
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Climate change isn’t just making the planet hotter. It’s also increasing the risk of viruses jumping species. Researchers working in a biodiversity hotspot in Madagascar are trying to figure out how to stop them https://t.co/G4ol7x2lOB
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