Floods, droughts, storms, sea-level rise, changing rainfall and rising temperatures intensify the fragility and vulnerability of communities, particularly in the developing world. Some will adapt by migrating. Others may become trapped, lacking the resources to move.
In September 2024, experts shared insights on challenges and potential solutions at Climate, Resilience, and Mobility: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium, an event organized by the Duke Program on Climate, Resilience, and Mobility; the Duke Office of Global Affairs; and the Duke Climate Commitment.
Opening with a public event that drew more than 100 attendees, the symposium featured a keynote address by Indermit Gill of World Bank Group and a panel focused on building resilience to climate change. The next day, nearly three dozen Duke faculty and external researchers came together at an in-person workshop to explore potential collaborations among experts at Duke and non-academic organizations. The workshop deepened collaboration between Duke researchers and participants from the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Catholic Relief Services. The workshop led to development of a new course for Spring 2026 on the intersection of food security, climate change and development, as well as to research collaborations related to climate-smart agriculture and food security. READ MORE.