Event Agenda

	Welcome and Opening Remarks (10 minutes) Welcoming remarks from Toddi Steelman (Vice President & Vice Provost for Climate & Sustainability), Alec Gallimore (Duke University Provost), and Norman Wirzba (Director of Research, Office of Climate & Sustainability). Learn about the importance of fostering connections within Duke’s climate research community and how this forum aims to inspire collaboration and creativity.
	Lightning Talks (30 minutes) A series of brief, dynamic presentations from invited Duke researchers focusing on innovative ideas, ongoing projects, or emerging trends in climate research at Duke in areas as seemingly divergent as Arts, engineering, and law. This segment is designed to spark curiosity and set the stage for deeper discussions throughout the event. Here are some of the talks (in no particular order): Political economies + climate: Jedediah Purdy, Raphael Lemkin Distinguished Professor of Law, School of Law Health + climate: Catherine Staton, Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine Climate science: Shineng Hu, Assistant Professor of Climate Dynamics, Nicholas School of the Environment Engineering + climate: Leanne Gilbertson, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering Humanities + climate: Christina Chia, Associate Director, Strategy & Operation, John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute Energy Policy + climate: Jackson Ewing, Director of Energy and Climate Policy, Nicholas Institute of Energy, Environment & Sustainability Arts + climate: Raquel Salvatella de Prada, Associate Professor of the Practice of Art, Art History & Visual Studies Justice + climate: Ryan Emanuel, Associate Professor of Hydrology, Nicholas School of the Environment
	Facilitated World Café (1.5-2 hours) Engage in a World Café style event, an interactive session designed to encourage conversation and idea exchange among participants. Christy Gharbo, founder of VizualWorx, will facilitate this session, guiding participants through a series of rotating table discussions. This format allows for collaborative problem-solving and the generation of new ideas from diverse perspectives. VizualWorx specializes in graphic facilitation, ensuring that your ideas will be captured visually in real-time, enhancing the collaborative process.
	Closing Remarks and Next Steps (10 minutes) We will conclude the forum with reflections on the day’s discussions and insights. Learn about upcoming opportunities to stay engaged with the Duke climate research community and how you can continue to contribute to this vital work.