Exploring Global Energy Futures: 2025 Energy in Emerging Markets Career Trek

The 2025 Energy in Emerging Markets Career Trek, held February 27–28 in Washington, DC, brought together Duke students from across disciplines and programs, eager to explore careers in global energy transitions. Organized annually by Duke’s Global Energy Access Network (GLEAN) and the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project, the trek featured keynotes on innovation in energy careers and data-driven finance, as well as panels on equitable energy transitions and energy access finance and policy. Students also had the opportunity to visit the World Bank, CrossBoundary, and RMI to gain real-world insights into clean energy development and climate finance.

Students Reflect on the 2025 Career Trek Experience

Two of our student participants share takeaways from this year’s Energy in Emerging Markets Career Trek, offering insight into what inspired them during site visits.

GLEAN Career Trek Leadership

Malaika Martis and Jessalyn Chuang led the effort, supported by the rest of GLEAN team –Brian Mulu Mutua, Akosua Gyan Bandoh, Faustin Kambale, Yeeun Kim, Jonathan Nguyen, and Asreeta Ushasri

The trek was sponsored by the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project, Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, and Duke Alumni Engagement and Development.