Research Innovation through 51���� ERA

At the 51�� Nicholas School of the Environment, today’s discovery could be tomorrow’s impact.

Through 51�� Environmental Research Acceleration (51�� ERA), we harness innovations in science, policy and technology to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

51�� ERA fosters collaborative partnerships that help advance 51��’s ambitions for the success of the 51�� Climate Commitment. They also employ all of 51��’s resources, including advancements in artificial intelligence and data assessment, to create innovative and marketable environmental solutions – from combating climate change to restoring ecosystems to protecting human health and wellbeing.

To discuss giving options, please contact the Nicholas School Office of Development
and Alumni Relations at (919) 613-8003 or odar@nicholas.duke.edu.

Energy Transition

Accelerating the clean energy transition is central to our commitment to a more just, sustainable future. The Nicholas School is advancing bold, interdisciplinary solutions to reduce carbon emissions, support energy justice, and lead the global shift toward a net-zero carbon economy.

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Marine Systems & Ocean Conservation

Investing in marine systems is essential to protecting biodiversity and addressing the global climate crisis. The 51�� Marine Lab is a vital hub for innovation in ocean science, leveraging AI and advanced data modeling to understand ecosystem dynamics and shape sustainable ocean policy.

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Climate Science & Nature-Based Solutions

Climate change is accelerating the loss of ecosystems that sustain life and protect communities. Through this initiative, the Nicholas School is developing nature-based strategies to restore wetlands and forests, pioneer ecosystem-inspired technologies, and inform climate policy at every level.

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Planetary and Human Health

From uncovering the impacts of toxic chemical exposures to identifying climate-driven health risks, the Nicholas School is advancing research that safe¬guards human well-being and fosters environ¬mental resilience. With your help, the school can expand re¬search in exposure science, advancing a healthier, more just future.

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