From evidence
to action
Climate change is one of the most important challenges for society today. The Hughes Hall Centre for Climate Engagement builds a bridge from expert insight to climate action in boardrooms and governments to help companies reach net zero emissions and build climate resilience.
Building Communities
Convening senior leaders from business, finance, law, academia and civil society to accelerate climate action.
Translating Research
Bringing academic excellence in climate law, governance and organisational change into the boardroom.
Transferring Knowledge
Providing the knowledge, information and tools to support high-level decision making to address climate action.
Our mission is to encourage academic excellence in climate law and governance, and to translate and transfer this knowledge to accelerate the race to net zero emissions and climate resilience.
Latest news and insights
Event Summary: What is the future for Climate Action? Alumni Festival event with John Elkington
10 October 2024
On 27 September, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall hosted an event focused on the growing awareness of climate change and the responses from societies, governments, and businesses. Part of the University of Cambridge Alumni Festival, this session was led by Emily Farnworth, Director of the CCE, in discussion with John Elkington, a best-selling author and renowned “green business guru.” More →
Event Summary, News
The Centre for Climate Engagement autumn newsletter
01 October 2024
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) has released its latest newsletter, showcasing excellence in climate, law, and governance research, along with our latest insights and expert briefings. More →
News
News: The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis
01 October 2024
The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis offers unique insights into the role of law and legal systems in response to the urgent issue of climate change. More →
News
Summary report: Investors’ fiduciary duties and systemic climate risks
25 September 2024
This briefing summarises the final roundtable in a series organised by the Centre for Climate Engagement at Clyde & Co. It explores the link between investors’ legal duties and climate risks, barriers they face in addressing these issues, and possible solutions. While focusing on asset owners with diversified portfolios, the discussion also applies to investment managers. Although the issues discussed are globally relevant, their application may vary depending on legal frameworks in different jurisdictions. More →
Insights, News
Events
The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis
04 Nov 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm
The Challenges of Constitutional Law in the United States for Climate Lawmaking… More →
What is the future for climate action? – Alumni Festival
27 Sep 2024
4:00pm – 5:00pm
An examination of how the climate action movement began and a discussion of where it might go next. Open to Alumni and guests. More →
Guns and Grain: The politics of climate change – North America Regional Alumni Gathering
24 Sep 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Emily Farnworth, Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement joins Sir Laurie Bristow, President of Hughes Hall at the North America Regional Alumni Gathering to discuss the geo-political dimensions of climate change More →
Climate Change and Fiduciary Duties of Investors
05 Jun 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm
The Centre for Climate Engagement partnered with Clyde & Co to host three roundtable discussions on legal issues related to sustainable finance. This was the second event in the series, and focused on greenwashing. More →
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