The 2025 ClimateCAP Fellowship at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business has expanded to include 16 Fellows, up from 12 in the previous year, emphasizing climate-conscious business leadership.

This Fellowship aims to support MBA students in tackling climate and sustainability challenges through collaboration and networking opportunities.

The recent ClimateCAP Summit in Berkeley served as a platform for emerging climate leaders to share ideas and inspire global change.

Fellows are often motivated by personal experiences related to climate change, such as witnessing coral bleaching in the Philippines or frustration with corporate inaction on deforestation in Brazil.

David Foye III was inspired to join the Fellowship after witnessing the impact of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, aiming to address climate challenges directly.

Becs Richardson from UCLA Anderson plans to leverage her ClimateCAP experience to enhance her climate knowledge and professional network in the tech sector.

Fellows view the program as essential for launching impactful careers, with Felipe Gatos focusing on climate finance and Mary Chen aiming to contribute to climate investing initiatives.

Will Barror sees the Fellowship as an opportunity to explore climate risk, which he believes connects climate, policy, and capital.

John Wells from UC Berkeley emphasizes the importance of nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration in his climate efforts, benefiting from connections made through the Fellowship.

Hui-Wen Wang from HEC Paris intends to engage the art and culture sector to raise environmental awareness through her ClimateCAP work.

Fellows look forward to collaborating and exchanging ideas, with Jaya Kumari eager to connect with American peers at her European business school.

Chidera Osuji of UC Berkeley is excited to deepen her expertise in sustainability and circularity, while Ariana Milligan from Boston University wants to expand her climate knowledge in sustainable purchasing behaviors.