About this Event
Public- and private-sector investors are seeking to advance sustainable, quality infrastructure to improve economic productivity, transition to a low-carbon economy, promote social wellbeing, and build climate resilience.
Yet most new infrastructure hasn’t fulfilled these goals. The disconnect often comes down to a lack of consensus on how to identify sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects and their benefits. Numerous global initiatives are competing to define these characteristics — leading to a confusing landscape for financiers and developers alike.
During this panel discussion, experts will examine the merits, challenges, and opportunities related to different approaches to spur investment and construction of sustainable, quality infrastructure. Panelists will aim to identify common ground and pinpoint opportunities to advance the global adoption of sustainability standards, indices, and policies and mobilize public and private finance.
Russell Singer (U.S. Department of State), Cristina Contreras (Sinfranova), and Pratima Singh (Economist Impact) will provide insights on approaches such as Blue Dot Network, Envision, Infrastructure for Good, and others. Elizabeth Losos (Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University) will moderate the panel.
Advance registration is required for in-person attendance and for livestreaming.
Agenda
- 8:15 – 9 a.m. – Continental breakfast and networking
- 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Panel discussion
- 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Networking
An invitation-only workshop will follow.
About the Organizers & Event Series
This event is part of , taking place March 20-22 in Washington, D.C., and Durham, North Carolina. This symposium is organized by Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability and Pratt School of Engineering in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure, and World Wildlife Fund—US.
The three-day symposium is the second of the Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia, a series of on-campus convenings designed to accelerate climate solutions by developing new collaborations among Duke scholars and external partners. Each symposium focuses on identifying opportunities for Duke University to make the most of its interdisciplinary expertise and convening power for meaningful impact on climate challenges. The series is funded by a gift from The Duke Endowment in support of the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations, and public service missions to address the climate crisis.
The March 20-22 symposium is also funded by a grant from the Schmidt Family Foundation.
Questions?
Contact Philip Hollingsworth: [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Duke in DC, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
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