News & Insights
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CCE responds to EAC inquiry and TNFD consultation on climate-technology governance
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) has submitted written evidence to two recent calls for response: A growing number of consultations and calls for evidence are seeking input on this area, which shows that… More
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Event summary: Winning citizens’ support for actions on climate and nature
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, Cambridge, in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and Zero Ideas, convened an invitation-only discussion on 24 March 2026 to explore citizen’s… More
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CCE to support West Midlands Combined Authority climate work
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) is working with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), supporting the region in the delivery of its five-year climate plan. The project will start in… More
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Event summary: Regulating AI for Climate and Nature
On 18 March, the Centre for Climate Engagement hosted an event on Regulating AI for Climate and Nature, as part of the Cambridge Festival, Green Week at Hughes Hall… More
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Local Government Chronicle: From climate ambition to action
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) and Cambridgeshire County Council have co-authored an article for the Local Government Chronicle on their Locally Determined Contributions (LDC) project, a toolkit designed to support… More
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CCE contributes evidence to UK Parliament inquiry on international climate policy
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) has submitted written evidence to the UK Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee as part of its international climate policy inquiry. The inquiry examines how… More
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Call for Guest Editors: Themed Issues of the Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) invites expressions of interest from academics and practitioners to serve as guest editors, or as teams of guest editors, for forthcoming themed… More
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Event summary: Making Climate Finance Work – Insights from Ethics, Economics and Law
On 23 January 2026, guest editors of the new open-access journal Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance hosted a one-day workshop, in Groningen (the Netherlands) and online, on the theme of Making Climate Finance Work – Insights from… More
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CCE provides feedback on RESP Methodology for future energy infrastructure
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) responded to a consultation led by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) on its proposed Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) methodology. This consultation invited stakeholder views… More
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Developing a place-based toolkit for net zero
An impact case study based on the policy programme’s Locally Determined Contributions project, which began in February 2024, and the associated work of Dr Karen Barrass, Senior Policy Researcher at the Centre for Climate Engagement. … More
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Summary: Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis
This past Michaelmas Term, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) hosted the first four events of the second annual Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis. Developed by University of Cambridge Hatton Professor of Climate Law, Harro van Asselt, the series aims to showcase how… More
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Creating a Global Legal Resource: The Law and Climate Atlas
An impact case study based on the law programme’s Law and Climate Atlas, first launched in 2022, and the associated research of Nick Scott, Manager (Law & Climate… More
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The Centre for Climate Engagement newsletter: Winter 2025/26
We’re pleased to share the latest edition of the Centre for Climate Engagement newsletter. Highlights from the last quarter include: Receive our latest updates every quarter by subscribing to our newsletter. Each… More
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Policy deep dive: Sustainable Procurement
Researchers at CCE wrote a deep dive report on sustainable procurement, published by Chapter Zero for their network of non-executive directors. Overview Sustainable procurement is increasingly recognised as… More
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Policy briefing on COP30: Key outcomes for board directors
As a knowledge partner for the Climate Governance Initiative, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a briefing to highlight the key outcomes of COP30 with relevance for non-executive… More
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Using Planning Law to Drive Climate Action in the Buildings Sector
An impact case study based on the research of Dr Samuel Ruiz-Tagle, CCE Postdoctoral Researcher from May 2022 to May 2025. Overview Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Samuel Ruiz-Tagle examined how the… More
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Post-Budget policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
As a knowledge partner for Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a post-Budget briefing to highlight the climate policy announcements with relevance for non-executive directors (NEDs). … More
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Video: Panel with the Editors of the Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance
On Monday 10 November 2025, Cambridge University Press (CUP) and the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) hosted an online panel and roundtable discussion to mark the launch of… More
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Working Paper: Regulating the AI-Climate Nexus
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the economy, influencing decision-making and disrupting traditional ways of working. While it is still unclear whether AI will live up to the hype or whether potential… More
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COP30: Video of Dr Paul Jefferiss on Low-Carbon Technology Innovation and Industrial Practice
CCE Director Dr Paul Jefferiss spoke remotely on ‘Low-Carbon Technology Innovation and Industrial Practice’ at a COP30 event at the China Pavilion (Blue zone) on Saturday 15 November 2025. In this… More
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COP30: Video of Dr Paul Jefferiss on Green Development and Security
CCE Director, Dr Paul Jefferiss, was invited to share his expert sights on ‘Green Development and Security’ in a pre-recorded film shown at the China Pavilion at COP30. … More
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Video: Professor Ernest Lim on Corporate Law and the Climate Crisis
On 7 November 2025, the Cambridge Seminar on Law and the Climate Crisis welcomed Professor Ernest Lim to talk about corporate law and climate change. Speaking to legal… More
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COP30: Dr Paul Jefferiss on Low-Carbon Innovation and Green Development
CCE Director Dr Paul Jefferiss will speak remotely on ‘Low-Carbon Technology Innovation and Industrial Practice’ at a COP30 event at the China Pavilion (Blue zone) on Saturday 15 November… More
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Law & Climate Atlas Brazil launches during COP30
As global attention turns to COP30 in Brazil, the Law & Climate Atlas has been expanded to provide clear, accessible insights into how climate change is influencing different… More