The Duke Climate Commitment is addressing the climate challenge with true impact through innovations in education, research, sustainable operations, external engagement and community partnerships. Duke is creating sustainable actions that place society on the path toward a resilient, flourishing net-zero world for all.
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Duke Launches Funded Climate-focused Fellowship Program
Duke University has received $10.45 million in the form of a new award and donor pledges to launch a one-of-a-kind, climate-focused program for postdoctoral fellows. Scholars for Climate and Advanced Leadership in Environment and Sustainability (SCALES) will recruit outstanding early-career scholars to Duke to advance breakthroughs in climate challenges through research partnerships across Duke’s more than 10 schools.
Announcing the 2025 State of the Duke Climate Commitment
As a community, we are advancing the vision of the Duke Climate Commitment—our bold pledge to confront the global climate challenge through education integration, research innovation, external engagement, sustainable operations and community partnerships. In this 2025 report, you will find more than 100 examples of climate action and sustainability from across the entire university. Thank you to every team and individual at Duke who has contributed to this report and to Duke’s sustainable future.
2030 Strategy - Three-Year Plan Executive Summary
September 2025 marks the third anniversary of the Duke Climate Commitment. Looking ahead to the next three years, the Three-Year Plan (2025–2028) is the next chapter towards the 2030 Strategy. This three-year plan reflects years of dialogue and collaboration since the launch of the Duke Climate Commitment in September 2022. It builds on the strengths of many people and partners, igniting efforts in education, research, external engagement, operations and community partnerships. Together, Duke is shaping a future that is safer, more secure, resilient and abundant for all. Join us in the shared journey ahead.
Duke's Journey to Carbon Neutrality
Seventeen years ago, Duke University pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024, the year of its centennial. A Duke Today series explores the varied efforts the university used to achieve that goal.
Latest News
- Climate Pathfinder: Energy Research Leads to Impacts, Honors and New RoleAs a Ph.D. student and research fellow, Tyler Norris’ work has been gaining more than attention. His work is shaping industry and policy conversations, with bipartisan policy efforts, academic impact and a new career opportunity. A study on rethinking load growth in U.S. power systems he co-authored has made waves across the energy sector. His […]
- Duke Receives $4.5 Million From The Duke Endowment To Fund Initiative Focused On Climate And Health
- Climate Pathfinder: How Engineering Can Offer Solutions to Climate ResiliencyKarimah Preston is close to attaining her second degree in engineering. But when she first matriculated to North Carolina A&T University, where she would graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biological and biosystems engineering, she wasn’t considering engineering. “I’m a first-generation college student,” Preston said. “Growing up (in the south side of Chicago), we were […]
- Duke Showcases Innovation and Global Connections at Climate Week NYCAt Climate Week New York City 2025, two themes resonated throughout Duke University’s presence: innovation and connections. Duke experts participated in nearly a dozen events across the week — connecting climate to finance, health, oceans, technology and more. The event coincides annually with the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Vice President and Vice […]
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The commitment builds on Duke’s longstanding leadership in climate, energy and sustainability to educate a new generation of climate-fluent innovators and create equitable solutions for all. Duke-affiliated students, staff- and faculty can subscribe to the Duke Climate Commitment newsletter.
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Engaging the entire Duke community is a critically important facet of our commitment to address the climate crisis. Find out how you can get involved.