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.

Check out the Fall 2025 NRFI Newsletter

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.

Our Work In Natural Resources Finance

NRFI connects education, research, and industry to drive sustainable impact.

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