Reception: International Energy & Climate Diplomacy
Mon 12 Oct · 5:00 PM 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Downtown DC
Join the Nicholas Institute for a reception with students and alumni as we continue The Road to Antalya, Türkiye. Reception: International Energy & Climate Diplomacy Rooftop at Duke in DC, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC The next major United Nations climate summit (COP31) will take place in November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. The stakes are high. COP31 will grapple with thorny issues around financial commitments to help low- and middle-income countries address climate challenges, clarifying the rulebook for trading carbon credits internationally, advancing specifics for the Global Goal on Adaptation, and more. Duke University is involved in COP31 on multiple fronts, from faculty and expert participation to the wide-ranging impacts of our alumni to a delegation of Duke students that will be attending. This reception will bring these communities and their broader networks together to informally discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by COP31 and how we can work together to advance progress. The reception is organized by Duke University’s Office of Climate and Sustainability and Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.