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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 →

Expert Insight: Greenhouse Gas Removals 

30 Jan 2025

Greenhouse gas removal (GGR) is an essential part of achieving global climate goals, complementing emissions reduction to limit warming and build climate resilience. This Expert Insight explores the role of GGR in the net zero transition, the different solutions available… More →

News: Law and Climate Atlas marks milestone of 15k views with UK and US expansion 

23 Jan 2025

The Law and Climate Atlas is a guide to the evolving relationship between law and climate action. This free and comprehensive digital resource maps how various areas of law in the UK and the US are shaping—and being shaped by—climate… More →

Spotlight interview: Law for climate action

16 Jan 2025

To celebrate the forthcoming updates to our Law and Climate Atlas UK and US, we talked to two student interns who worked on the project at the Centre for Climate Engagement over the summer of 2024. Richelle Khor and Camilo… More →

The Centre for Climate Engagement to launch new journal with Cambridge University Press 

15 Jan 2025

The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) based at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, will support the launch of a new open access journal on Corporate Climate Governance published by Cambridge University Press (CUP)​. More →

News: CCE contributes to new publication, ‘For the World’s Profit’ 

06 Jan 2025

Emily Farnworth and Dr Eldrid Herrington have co-written one chapter of a book called For the World’s Profit, which will be published by the Brookings Institution Press on 10 January 2025.  The chapter written by Emily Farnworth (CCE Director) and… More →

The Centre for Climate Engagement Winter Newsletter 

19 Dec 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 →

Summary: Law and Climate Change Seminar Series   

17 Dec 2024

This past Michaelmas Term, the Centre for Climate Engagement hosted the first four events of the inaugural Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis. Developed by University of Cambridge Hatton Professor of Climate Law, Harro van Asselt, the… More →

Blog: As international progress stalls once again, looking locally offers promise 

12 Dec 2024

COP29 has faced significant criticism for its failure to deliver progress that matches the urgency and scale of the climate crisis. As global negotiations continue to fall short, Senior Researcher Dr Karen Barrass explores the vital role and implications of local climate action in this blog. More →

Policy briefing on COP29 Outcomes: Implications for board directors 

10 Dec 2024

As a knowledge partner of the Climate Governance Initiative, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) has written a briefing for board directors called COP29 Outcomes: Implications for board directors.  More →

An exciting new opportunity to lead the Centre for Climate Engagement in its next phase of development

26 Nov 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement was founded in 2018, as part of The Bridge Initiative at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, with the aim of bringing academic research to life for business and legal professionals. The vision of the Centre… More →

Video: New groundbreaking lecture featuring Dr Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization

22 Nov 2024

On 19 July 2024, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, delivered the third University of Cambridge Lecture on Globalisation, Sustainability, and the Power of Ideas. She was joined by Sir Laurie Bristow, Hughes Hall President, alongside scholars from across the University including Dr Jellie Molino, Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Climate Engagement, based at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge.   More →

Blog from Baku: Q&A on the High-Level Champion’s SME campaign 

21 Nov 2024

Head of Academic Engagement, Dr Eldrid Herrington, spoke at an event at COP29 in Baku calling on academics for collaboration and evidence to support SMEs with climate-proofing. In this Q&A interview she discusses the campaign and the experience.  What motivated you… More →

Policy briefing for board directors: post-Budget update

20 Nov 2024

As a knowledge partner of Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement has written a briefing for board directors highlighting key climate policy updates from October and November 2024, including the UK International Investment Summit, Autumn Budget, COP29, and the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech. More →

Blog: Reflections from COP29 on climate law and governance 

19 Nov 2024

Associate Professor Dr Markus Gehring serves on our new CCE Advisory Group. He is a Fellow and Director of Studies in Law at Hughes Hall, Expert in the Centre for European Legal Studies (CELS), and a Fellow of the Lauterpacht… More →

CCE appoints new Advisory Group 

14 Nov 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Advisory Group comprising ten academic and professional experts who are all Hughes Hall Fellows, to provide strategic input and guidance to shape the development of CCE’s… More →

Blog: Corporate climate (un)accountability? Landmark Shell ruling overturned on appeal 

13 Nov 2024

Shell’s ongoing legal battle over climate accountability reached a pivotal moment on 12 November 2024, as the Hague Court of Appeal delivered its verdict on the company’s appeal. This case has drawn global attention since the initial 2021 ruling, which… More →

CCE supports COP29 event on Climate Proofing SMEs  

13 Nov 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement is supporting the COP29 Climate Champions’ campaign to climate-proof SMEs. Head of Academic Engagement, Dr Eldrid Herrington, will speak at an event on 16 November in Baku calling on academics for collaboration and evidence.  The… More →

Launch of briefing: What to expect at COP29 

05 Nov 2024

As a knowledge partner of the Climate Governance Initiative, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) has written a briefing for board directors called ‘What to expect at COP29’.  More →

Policy briefing: CCE partners with the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum to launch economic policy report 

24 Oct 2024

As a partner of the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum, the Centre for Climate Engagement is pleased to support the launch of a new report: Is reaching net zero a growth and prosperity plan? Economics, tools and actions for a rapidly changing world. With a focus on the fundamental importance of policy in activating the green transition, the report explores how the UK’s current models for economic growth and development can, and must, be transformed to ensure the delivery of a competitive and coordinated green investment strategy. More →

Spotlight interview – Dr Jellie Molino  

22 Oct 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement’s spotlight interview series explores law for climate action through the lens of a range of experts. Dr Jellie Molino is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, with research focusing on private law, procurement, and climate change. She also teaches at the Faculty of Law. We asked her to share her research and experience.  More →

Press Release: Call out for academic experts for COP29 Climate Proofing SMEs Campaign 

18 Oct 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement is supporting the COP29 Climate Champions’ campaign to climate-proof SMEs. We are seeking collaboration and evidence from academics to inform an event taking place during COP29.  More →

Emily Farnworth and John Elkington in front of an audience

Event Summary: What is the future for Climate Action? Alumni Festival event with John Elkington

10 Oct 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 →

The Centre for Climate Engagement autumn newsletter 

01 Oct 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 →