Event summary: Cambridge Zero Community Day
10 Jul 2025
For the first time, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) participated in the annual Cambridge Zero Community Day. The event was open to the public, with participation from environmental and community organisations from across Cambridge. The event Throughout the day,… More →
CCE amplifies Cambridge’s climate voice at London Climate Action Week
09 Jul 2025
As part of the University of Cambridge’s presence at London Climate Action Week, the Centre for Climate Engagement showcased the importance of legal, governance, and board-level leadership in accelerating climate action. London Climate Action Week is the largest independent climate… More →
Labour’s first year in government: Where does climate policy stand?
08 Jul 2025
This week marks one year since Labour’s election victory — a key moment to assess how far the Government has come in delivering on its climate and environmental commitments. In this blog, lead author Sofie Surraco reflects on the progress… More →
Event summary: Rapid Evidence Synthesis: Informing Environmental Action
03 Jul 2025
26 June 2025 During London Climate Action Week 2025, Dr Eldrid Herrington, Head of Academic Engagement at CCE, moderated a discussion on how Rapid Evidence Synthesis can improve environmental decision-making. This report summarises the webinar’s key takeaways – focussing on how… More →
Press release: CCE Poll – Who should lead on climate action?
02 Jul 2025
Over 60% say Government should lead on climate action, CCE poll of 3.9k reveals Polling conducted by the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall reveals that more than 60% of respondents believe the Government should take the lead… More →
CCE attends London Climate Action Week 2025
19 Jun 2025
London Climate Action Week (LCAW 2025) will take place 21-29 June 2025. The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) will be represented at several events over the week, including a free online webinar. Rapid Evidence Synthesis: Informing Environmental Action Dr Eldrid… More →
Dr Karen Barrass represents CCE’s LDC project at Daring Cities conference in Bonn
17 Jun 2025
Dr Karen Barrass, nominated as Head of the University of Cambridge delegation, will represent the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at the Daring Cities 2025 conference in Bonn. More →
Global Fossil Fuel Phasedown and its Implications for Australia
04 Jun 2025
In December 2024, Melbourne Climate Futures and the University of Cambridge co-hosted a high-level roundtable to examine how a global fossil fuel phasedown could shape Australia’s policy landscape. The Centre for Climate Engagement was represented by Advisory Group Co-Chair Professor Harro van Asselt, with Law for Climate Action Manager Nick Scott attending and authoring a report on the discussions. More →
Policy deep dive: CCC’s Report on Climate Adaptation Progress
02 Jun 2025
In April 2025, the Climate Change Committee issued their latest assessment on the UK’s progress on climate adaptation. Researchers at CCE wrote a Deep Dive Report on the assessment for Chapter Zero UK, highlighting why adaptation should be on the corporate board agenda and offering key insights into how NEDs can better equip themselves to oversee their businesses’ adaptation responses. More →
Q&A with SVI on the True and Fair Project
21 May 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement is partnering with Social Value International on the True & Fair Project, which highlights the economic reality that businesses rely on resources such as carbon, water, and labour – many of which impose hidden costs on society. In this Q&A, we ask how the Project aims to address the issue. More →
CCE partners with SVI to advance sustainability in financial reporting
15 May 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, is partnering with Social Value International (SVI) to support its True & Fair Project. This collaboration will bring academic insights to help directors and investors integrate sustainability into financial reporting. More →
Policy deep dive: The UK’s NDC and Seventh Carbon Budget
30 Apr 2025
Researchers at CCE wrote a deep dive report on the UK’s NDC and the Seventh Carbon Budget, published by Chapter Zero to enable their network of non-executive directors to assess impact on ongoing business planning and strategy. Overview: Our latest… More →
2025 CCE and CGI Summer Internship Programme
24 Apr 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) is offering a wide range of internship opportunities for Summer 2025. Now in its fourth year of running, we are delighted to open our applications for this year’s programme. More →
The Centre for Climate Engagement newsletter: Spring 2025
07 Apr 2025
We’re pleased to share the Spring edition of the Centre for Climate Engagement newsletter—and with it, a warm welcome to our new Director, Dr Paul Jefferiss. This season marks a significant milestone for CCE with the successful spin-out of the… More →
CCE responds to OTP’s Draft Policy on Environmental Crimes
07 Apr 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, has submitted a response to a public consultation on the draft policy on accountability for environmental crimes under the Rome Statute launched by the Office of the Prosecutor… More →
Event summary: Testing the LDC guidance framework in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
26 Mar 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) is working with partners to develop a guidance framework supporting local authorities to achieve net zero in a way that aligns with and supports national ambition on net zero. The project was awarded funding under… More →
Policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
20 Mar 2025
As a knowledge partner for Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a briefing to highlight the key developments in UK climate policy from January to March 2025, with relevance for non-executive directors (NEDs). This briefing, and the corresponding Deep Dive resource exploring some of these policy areas in more detail, are part of CCE’s ongoing series of policy content with Chapter Zero. More →
CCE responds to UN Consultation on a Fossil Fuel-based Economy and Human Rights
19 Mar 2025
The CCE at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, has submitted a response to a consultation launched by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on a Fossil Fuel-based Economy and Human Rights. More →
CCE responds to HM Treasury’s UK Green Taxonomies Consultation
05 Mar 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, has submitted a response to HM Treasury’s UK Green Taxonomy Consultation, drawing on its expertise in climate law and governance. Authored by Nick Scott and Sofie Surraco, the response provides insights on the taxonomy’s role in supporting a sustainable financial system More →
Celebrating Green Week 2025 – Small Actions, Big Impact
03 Mar 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement is gearing up for the Hughes Hall Green Week 2025, a week-long celebration of sustainability, community action, and positive environmental change. This year’s theme, Small Actions, Big Impact, highlights how everyday choices—from saving energy to… More →
Call for Abstracts: Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance
03 Mar 2025
As part of its support of a new open access journal on Corporate Climate Governance published by Cambridge University Press (CUP), CCE is issuing a call for abstracts from academics and expert practitioners on the theme of ‘The State of… More →
The Infrastructure Gap: The future of sustainable energy in Greater Cambridge
25 Feb 2025
CCE contributed evidence to Cambridge Ahead for a report published in January 2025 called The Infrastructure Gap: The future of sustainable energy in Greater Cambridge. The report was written by Cambridge Ahead in partnership the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia… More →
Dr Paul Jefferiss announced as new Director for the Centre for Climate Engagement
20 Feb 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Paul Jefferiss as Director. Paul brings over 30 years of leadership, advisory and teaching experience in climate, sustainability, conservation and… More →
CCE celebrates growth and success of the Climate Governance Initiative
03 Feb 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement at Hughes Hall (CCE) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey. The Climate Governance Initiative (CGI), hosted and incubated by Hughes Hall through its Centre for Climate Engagement since 2020, has achieved… More →
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