First Annual Climate Action Day
Recognizing the public health and humanitarian crisis being caused by climate change, the Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology convened the First Annual Climate Action Day on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The inaugural event, which coincided with internationally commemorated Earth Day, was being organized by the steering committee of the Duke Climate Action Collaborative to Promote Reproductive Health (CACRH). Based administratively in the department, CACRH aims to elevate the impact of climate change on the reproductive health trajectory and create solutions that improve the lives of the women, families and communities cared for by Duke Health.
The program featured a presentation by Robert M. Tighe, MD, associate professor, Duke School of Medicine and Nicholas School of the Environment, who directed the development of the Duke School of Medicine’s new Climate and Health Research Strategic Plan. The stage-setting overview presentation was followed by panel discussions focused on climate-related research and clinical practices.
Climate Action Day Agenda
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. | Activity & Breakfast | |
| 7:55 a.m. to 8 a.m. | Duke Ob/Gyn Updates | Anthony, Visco, MD |
| 8 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. | Opening Remarks | Beverly Gray, MD |
| 8:05 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. | Climate Change and Health — A Generational Challenge | Robert M. Tighe, MD |
| 8:40 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. | Innovations in Climate Science: Bridging Research and Reality |
Margeaux Marbrey, PhD |
| 9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Clinical Update Panel | Leah McNally, MD, MHS |