Tag: Duke
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Duke University hosts panel on sustainable infrastructure
At a recent symposium hosted by Duke University, experts from across academic, governance and NGO sectors exchanged ideas about accelerating sustainable infrastructure development. “I’d like to think that we’re entering a renaissance period in civil engineering with the opportunities that are before us,” said Todd Bridges, Professor of Practice in Resilient and Sustainable Systems at…
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Webinar: New USACE Rule, New Possibilities for Water Resources Projects
On Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m., Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability will host a webinar reviewing the USACE’s new proposed rule that establishes updated procedures for water resources projects. USACE’s Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines dictate how the Army Corps invests in water resources projects. The rule will update agency-specific procedures…
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N-EWN Goes to Washington: National Policy Forum on Nature-based Solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders from public, private and governmental organizations met at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine on February 7-8, 2024 to discuss policy and development of nature-based solutions (NbS). The first National Policy Forum was held to provide opportunities for policymakers, regulatory bodies, and practitioners to discuss the necessary policy reforms…
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Duke University on new North Carolina Conservation Executive Order
Originally posted by the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University, via LinkedIn. View their page here. Duke University experts Lydia Olander and Katie Warnell joined North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on stage Monday after he signed an executive order to protect and restore the state’s natural and working lands. Olander and Warnell have worked closely…
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Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability named N-EWN Partner
We’re excited to have Duke University join us amongst a group of exciting new partners. Check out their news release on joining N-EWN here. Duke University is bringing its expertise in environmental management, policy and engineering to an active community of researchers, practitioners and educators who are addressing major infrastructure challenges in the United States…