News

Faculty Recognitions, Spring/Summer 2024

Faculty at the Terry College of Business earned new accolades and grant funding in first half of 2024

New Resilient Futures Podcast: Climate Resilience in Atlanta

Hosts Alysha Helmrich and Todd Bridges welcomed practitioners from Atlanta Regional Commission: Katherine Zitsch, Deputy COO, and Jon Philipsborn, Climate and Resilience Manager.

Duke Experts Partner with N.C. Agencies on Tools to Reduce Heat Risks

Duke University scholars have teamed up with North Carolina state agencies to provide counties with new tools for protecting residents and workers from heat-related health impacts.

Twelve Duke Teams Launch Research on Climate Solutions

Inaugural partnership among Grady College, Terry College and UGA Executive Education draws industry leaders to crisis management workshop

Leading scholars and industry experts led the day-long event and engaged with participants about issues and crises faced by their businesses.

Olander Joins Team Preparing National Nature Assessment

The U.S. Global Change Research Program has announced Lydia Olander as one of more than 150 experts who will write the first-ever National Nature Assessment. 

Harnessing Industry Knowledge to Protect the World . . . Again

Just as Underwriters Laboratory was set up to make electricity safe for the world, insurers have a huge opportunity (and responsibility) with climate change. 

The Emergence of ‘Resilience Credits’: How a New Asset Class Can Unlock Investment in Climate Resilience — And Why Impact Measurement Will be Key to its Success

There’s an unfortunate reality at the heart of the discussion on climate justice: Investments aimed at building the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities are falling woefully short

National Climate Resilience Framework: Perspectives from Key Partners

YouTube video, hear from authors of the National Climate Resilience Framework, state officials, and other critical implementation partners.

Scientists call for using more accurate metrics to gauge extreme heat after farmworker’s death in Nash County

The state Labor Department issued a $187,509 fine against Barnes Farming six months after a migrant worker died harvesting sweet potatoes on a 90-plus degree day.

Risky Business: Climate Threats Bring Change to Insurance and Finance Sectors

Duke symposium launches public-private research effort on managing climate risks

Duke hosts first Climate Collaboration Symposium on role of insurance sector in mitigating climate risk

Speakers from across financial backgrounds came together to discuss the role of risk science and the insurance sector in assessing and managing climate risks and implementing climate resilience solutions.

Climate Leaders in Residence Will Enhance Duke’s Climate Efforts

A new initiative will bring top thought leaders on climate change to Duke University to share insights and expertise, sparking discussion and action.

New IRIS project: Scalable Watershed Resilience

IRIS affiliates were recently awarded funding to further the US Army Corps of Engineers’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure systems in the Savannah River basin.

Climate Resident Brings Insurance Expertise to Duke

Francis Bouchard's residency will focus on the insurance sector’s role in addressing the climate crisis.