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His talk on his appointment [https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/climate-leaders-residence-will-enhance-dukes-climate-efforts] | His talk on his appointment [https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/climate-leaders-residence-will-enhance-dukes-climate-efforts] | ||
Insurance executive Francis Bouchard, managing director for climate at Marsh McLennan, began his one-year residency at Duke last month. Watch a talk by Bouchard on climate risk and the insurance sector. Bouchard will be among the panelists at a Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium on "Risk Science for Climate Resilience" on February 15. | |||
A new initiative will bring top thought leaders on climate change to Duke University to share insights and expertise, sparking discussion and action. The Climate Leaders in Residence (CLIR) will enrich student learning and collaborate with Duke faculty and staff on pragmatic climate research and initiatives that could lead to significant change in the near future. | |||
The CLIR program advances the aims of the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations and public service missions to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change. The program will be funded this year by the Presidential Climate Action and Innovation Fund, an endowment established by the Nicholas Family in support of the Duke Climate Commitment. The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability is overseeing the program. | |||
“As Duke experts pursue climate solutions, partnering with influential leaders outside the university in sustained ways will help ensure the scalability and durability of our efforts,” said Toddi Steelman, vice president and vice provost for climate and sustainability. “Climate Leaders in Residence are committing to bring their ideas, experiences and connections to our community, accelerating Duke’s impact today. By mentoring and interacting with Duke students, they will equip future leaders to influence climate decisions in their professional and personal lives.” | |||
At the same time, decision-makers and thought leaders who serve as residents will benefit from the opportunity to forge relationships with Duke experts, take part in informative research and impact-oriented collaborative projects and have space for candid conversations. “It’s a win-win for the residents and for the Duke community,” Steelman said. | |||
The inaugural Climate Leader in Residence is Francis Bouchard, managing director for climate at Marsh McLennan, a global professional services company specializing in risk management and insurance. Bouchard, who has more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry, is teaming up with Duke experts to develop research partnerships and networks to help the insurance sector advance climate change solutions. His Duke collaborators span finance, the environment, public policy, engineering, business and more. He will also be engaging with students across numerous degree programs. | |||
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Insurance executive Francis Bouchard, managing director for climate at Marsh McLennan, began his one-year residency at Duke last month. Watch a talk by Bouchard on climate risk and the insurance sector. Bouchard will be among the panelists at a Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium on "Risk Science for Climate Resilience" on February 15. A new initiative will bring top thought leaders on climate change to Duke University to share insights and expertise, sparking discussion and action. The Climate Leaders in Residence (CLIR) will enrich student learning and collaborate with Duke faculty and staff on pragmatic climate research and initiatives that could lead to significant change in the near future.
The CLIR program advances the aims of the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations and public service missions to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change. The program will be funded this year by the Presidential Climate Action and Innovation Fund, an endowment established by the Nicholas Family in support of the Duke Climate Commitment. The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability is overseeing the program.
“As Duke experts pursue climate solutions, partnering with influential leaders outside the university in sustained ways will help ensure the scalability and durability of our efforts,” said Toddi Steelman, vice president and vice provost for climate and sustainability. “Climate Leaders in Residence are committing to bring their ideas, experiences and connections to our community, accelerating Duke’s impact today. By mentoring and interacting with Duke students, they will equip future leaders to influence climate decisions in their professional and personal lives.”
At the same time, decision-makers and thought leaders who serve as residents will benefit from the opportunity to forge relationships with Duke experts, take part in informative research and impact-oriented collaborative projects and have space for candid conversations. “It’s a win-win for the residents and for the Duke community,” Steelman said.
The inaugural Climate Leader in Residence is Francis Bouchard, managing director for climate at Marsh McLennan, a global professional services company specializing in risk management and insurance. Bouchard, who has more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry, is teaming up with Duke experts to develop research partnerships and networks to help the insurance sector advance climate change solutions. His Duke collaborators span finance, the environment, public policy, engineering, business and more. He will also be engaging with students across numerous degree programs.