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 cross-sector leaders to explore how tax policy supports land retention, conservation outcomes, and the long-term stewardship of working forests and rangelands.
April 23-24, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
NRFI is co-hosting the Conservation Finance Roundtable at Duke University, an invitation-only convening of leading practitioners advancing innovative finance solutions for land, water, and natural resource conservation.
July 30-31, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
NRFI’s Executive Short Course Series in Natural Resources Finance equips environmental and finance professionals with practical tools for valuation, funding, and implementation across 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.
