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The Office of Climate and Sustainability hosted the fourth installment of its Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions seminar series, which investigated the role climate risks play in investment decision-making and explored strategies for mitigating such risks Tuesday evening.
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education was unable to come to a resolution on the ongoing pay dispute during its latest meeting, opting to table the issue until next week.
Duke Kunshan University recently released its first sustainability report, assessing various sustainability indicators for how the university is performing and prescribing recommendations for future progress.
In a move that closed 12 district schools, Durham Public Schools teachers called out in droves to attend a Wednesday protest in support of DPS classified staff, who are facing pay cuts and staff shortages.
Hundreds of demonstrators attended a rally Thursday evening in support of Durham Public School workers who walked off the job last week after accidentally being overpaid between July 2023 and January.
The Office of Climate and Sustainability held the third installment of its investment seminar series Tuesday evening, which focused on questions of climate market potential and the role of mission-driven institutions in responsible investment practices.
Benjamin Chavis, Divinity School ‘80, gave a fireside chat Monday evening discussing the importance of education in improving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as Duke’s Environmental Justice and Racial Equity Fellow, the first to hold the position.
A delegation of Duke students attended the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in early December to observe negotiations and learn about climate policy for a Bass Connections course.
Nearly eight months ago, President Vincent Price announced that Toddi Steelman, former Stanback dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment, would take on the role of vice president and vice provost for climate and sustainability.
Over 50 students gathered on the Bryan Center Plaza Friday afternoon for a Fossil Free Research Day of Action, coinciding with the release of a report by the Duke Climate Coalition alleging that the University received over $24 million in research funding from the fossil fuel industry between 2010 and 2021.
Duke hosted its 15th annual Energy Conference on Wednesday featuring keynote speakers, panels of industry leaders and networking events to engage the Duke community in conversations around the global energy transition.
Nate Baker is advocating for community-centered development policies in his first campaign for Durham City Council. His campaign platform consists of a three-pronged approach to improve quality of life for Durham residents: planning for people, protecting the environment and prioritizing good government.
The Office of Climate and Sustainability hosted the second installment of its nine-part seminar series focusing on questions of fiduciary duty related to climate risks and opportunities.
The Office of Climate and Sustainability hosted a virtual town hall Tuesday evening to discuss Duke’s progress on the Climate Commitment and respond to students’ questions and concerns.
The Office of Climate and Sustainability held the first of a nine-session seminar series Tuesday night, bringing together stakeholders from across the Duke community to discuss the investment responsibilities of mission-based institutions.
Over 60 Duke students joined tens of thousands of climate protesters in New York City, calling on President Joseph Biden and other world leaders to end their support of fossil fuels and declare a climate emergency.
Duke launched a collaboration with the Network for Engineering with Nature (N-EWN) on Sept. 5, which looks to augment current work toward nature-based solutions for major infrastructure challenges in the United States.
