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NewsThe Illuminating Hidden Harvests Report culminates a collaborative research effort led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Duke University and WorldFish examining the multifaceted contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development.
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NewsDuke scholars and students were among more than 800 experts who contributed to global study calling for policymakers to consider contributions of small fisheries
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NewsDuring spring break, undergraduate and graduate students in Jim Clark's course on ecological diversity and climate change swap the classroom for the African savanna to take a firsthand look at the impacts of climate change on biodiversity.
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NewsClimate change and rapid economic development have placed increased pressures on many coastal communities in recent years. Now, a new international study shows there is also a third force—the unintended consequences of conservation measures enacted with little or no consideration of local rights and needs—that can compound the harm. The study’s authors call the combined effects of these three forces a “triple exposure.”
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NewsThe World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has named Toddi Steelman, Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, to its board of directors. She will serve a three-year term.
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NewsEighteen rising leaders from water and wastewater utilities across the United States have graduated from Duke University’s Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) executive education program.
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NewsAaliya Aaliya, a PhD student in the Earth and Climate Sciences program, recently shared insights into why she's pursuing her degree at Duke, her research focus, impacts of her research and a memorable experience as a doctoral student so far.
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NewsRichard Mei, a rising star in the field of forest finance, will join the faculty at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment this year. Mei is widely respected for his research and teaching on forestland investment and valuation, forest carbon-based climate solutions, and decision-making under uncertainty.
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NewsThree Duke University undergraduates have been selected to participate in the university’s Repass-Rodgers Scholars Program.
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NewsDuke University’s Scholars in Marine Medicine program, which offers an interdisciplinary research experience for pre-health majors interested in marine biology or environmental science, has announced six new members.
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NewsFifteen Duke University undergraduate students have been selected for the Rachel Carson Scholars Program, which aims to train the next generation of marine conservation leaders.
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NewsThe Duke Endowment has awarded Duke University $10 million to support the university’s school of the environment as it addresses the most complex environmental problems confronting society today.
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NewsJennifer Cherry DEL-MEM'22 recently shared insights into why she pursued a Duke Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in her career, and also her advice for anyone considering the program.
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NewsSadie Rusby DEL-MEM'22 recently shared insights into why she pursued a Duke Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in her career, and also her advice for anyone considering the program.
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NewsTyler Sammis DEL-MEM'20 recently shared insights into why he pursued a Duke Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in his career, and also his advice for anyone considering the program.