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.
Duke Climate Road Trip
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Duke Climate Commitment - Q&A with Toddi Steelman
Toddi Steelman, Vice President and Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability at Duke, talks about the latest updates on the Duke Climate Commitment including the 2030 Strategy to guide its research, education, external engagement, sustainable operations and community partnerships. She also talked about the focus areas of the Climate Commitment and the connection to Duke’s future.
Provost and Graduate School Soliciting Proposals for "Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Collaboratives"
Each IGEC will receive $2.2 million over five years to support programming and partial funding for participating Ph.D. students. We seek proposals related to climate, AI and society, and other compelling interdisciplinary topics of strategic interest. Deadline March 19, 2025
Duke's Journey to Carbon Neutrality
Seventeen years ago, Duke University pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024, the year of its centennial. A new Duke Today series explores the varied efforts the university used to achieve that goal.
Duke Experts Talk Finance, Energy Transition, Debt, Risk and more at Climate Week
Our experts shared insights and research at Climate Week NYC 2024. Their contributions underscored the critical role academic institutions will have in driving solutions and fostering global collaboration to manage climate change.
Hiring of Climate Faculty Spreads Across Campus
Duke’s climate and sustainability efforts are creating new faculty opportunities across campus. There are eleven climate-related faculty searches currently underway.
Latest News
- Duke Gardens and Community Partner to Tell Stories of Empowerment Through Gardening April 22, 2025
- Duke Athletics Climate Team: Leaders on and off the Field April 21, 2025Duke Athletics is stepping up to support the Duke Climate Commitment with a new initiative aimed at advancing sustainability and climate action across campus and beyond. A new Athletics Climate Team (ACT) is a joint effort led Nina King, vice president and King-Compton Families Athletic Director, and by Toddi Steelman, vice president and vice provost […]
- Climate Pathfinder: Leading the Green Devil Way April 21, 2025Brandon Hersh fused his love of sports with his passion for sustainability
- Churches and Communities Team Up on Climate April 18, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
Subscribe to the Duke Climate Commitment Newsletter
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.
A Timeline of Climate at Duke
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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.