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The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support a faculty-led project at the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy focused on identifying global opportunities and risks for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The project overlays geospatial (GIS) data on technical viability with socioeconomic and governance considerations to inform equitable climate policy and just transitions. The RA will: Compile, clean, and manage geospatial datasets relevant to CDR pathways (e.g., direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, enhanced weathering, afforestation/reforestation). Develop GIS overlays that map technical viability alongside land use, infrastructure, and community factors in target geographies (India, Kenya, Brazil). Produce high-quality maps, figures, and graphics for academic outputs, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations. Document GIS methods and workflows to ensure replicability and contribute to the foundation of an interactive online GIS tool. Provide research support for comparative assessments of CDR risks and opportunities, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Participate in regular meetings to report on progress, share drafts of outputs, and refine methods.
The RA’s work will directly inform a ClimateWorks-funded project on governance frameworks for greenhouse gas removal in the Global South, with outputs including country-level analyses, policy briefs, and a roadmap for future participatory GIS tools. |