The 2023 Duke International Forum, an annual meeting hosted at Duke Kunshan University on topics of global relevance, examined a number of themes related to climate change and sustainability, especially as they intersect with U.S.-China relations. The forum, titled “Climate and Sustainability: Green Technology, Policy, Investment & Education” on November 17, 2023 featured opening remarks by Duke, DKU, and local government officials. Additional highlights from the event included panel discussions, research presentations by students, and afternoon breakout sessions on each of the thematic topical areas: green technology, policy, investment, and education.
The forum capped off a 12-day Asia trip in November 2023 for a delegation of Duke Climate Commitment leaders, faculty, and staff that included stops in Singapore and China, including meetings with key diplomatic partners in Beijing and Shanghai such as U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Xie Zhenhua.