Launched in February 2024, the Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia program harnesses the university’s interdisciplinary expertise and convening power to address critical climate issues. Each symposium includes a public program featuring diverse perspectives, followed by private workshops for Duke researchers and invited guests to explore potential partnerships. Proposed and led by Duke experts, each event receives organizational and promotional support from the Nicholas Institute of Energy, Environment, & Sustainability and is funded by The Duke Endowment.
The first symposium focused on how the U.S. insurance and finance sectors must adapt to support communities facing catastrophic weather and chronic threats like coastal erosion and extreme heat. In March 2024, a second symposium addressed future-proofing infrastructure systems with sustainability and resilience principles, and featured public panels in Washington, D.C., and Durham.