The Natural Resources Finance Initiative (NRFI) at Duke University provides national and global leadership in education, research, and service to renewable natural resources industries and conservation organizations. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, NRFI integrates sound business principles and innovative financial strategies to achieve sustainable, socially responsible resource management.
Each quarter, NRFI shares highlights from our work — including new research, student field experiences, and collaborations shaping the field of natural resources finance.
Read our most recent issue or browse past editions to see how NRFI is connecting financial innovation with environmental impact around the world.
August 4-5, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
The Forest and Rangeland Taxation Meeting brings together researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to examine how tax policy shapes the stewardship and long-term viability of working forests and rangelands. The meeting will focus on the role of federal, state, and local tax incentives in supporting land retention, conservation outcomes, and sustainable management.
July 30-31, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
This summer, the Natural Resources Finance Initiative (NRFI) will debut its first Executive Course Series focused on Natural Resources Finance. Designed for professionals across the environmental and finance sectors, these short courses provide practical frameworks for valuation, funding, and implementation in natural resource industries.
NRFI connects education, research, and industry to drive sustainable impact.
Join our growing network of students, professionals, and alumni working at the intersection of finance and sustainability.
