Expert Briefing: Tackling Sustainability in the finance sector
18 Dec 2023
This expert briefing is based on a discussion with David Rouch, a Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and author of The Social Licence for Financial Markets (Palgrave Macmillan 2020). More →
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Róisin Finnegan, Intern: Law and Climate Atlas, University of Cambridge
13 Dec 2023
As we launch our updated Law and Climate Atlas 2023, we talk to one student intern who worked on the project about her research and why the Atlas is an indispensable tool for lawyers and law firms. Róisin Finnegan joined… More →
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Press Release: The Centre for Climate Engagement launches new Law and Climate Atlas for COP28
12 Dec 2023
The Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE), based at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, launched its Law and Climate Atlas during COP27 last year. Now in time for COP28, it is releasing an updated and expanded version: https://lawclimateatlas.org. More →
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Policy Insight: the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023
04 Dec 2023
Dr Samuel Ruiz-Tagle, Research By-Fellow at Hughes Hall and Senior Researcher in Law at the Centre for Climate Engagement, worked in partnership with independent cross-party parliamentary group Peers for the Planet to propose amendments to the then Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. These amendments aimed to empower local authorities to deliver climate action. More →
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Video: Professor Robert Eccles on the Politicisation of ESG
10 Nov 2023
The Centre had the honour of hosting Professor Robert Eccles and welcoming over 100 academics, practitioners, and students in attendance for a public lecture on the politicisation of ESG. More →
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Expert Briefing: Air pollution, health risks and climate change
14 Sep 2023
Air pollution is estimated to be responsible for around 28,000 premature deaths in the UK each year. Extreme heat associated with climate change can increase pollution levels and exacerbates the health effects of breathing polluted air. This briefing explores the links between climate change, air pollution and health and the need for a holistic approach to policy development. More →
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Expert Briefing: Planning law, levelling-up, and net zero
07 Jul 2023
Policy Briefing by Dr Samuel Ruiz-Tagle on Planning Law, Levelling-up and Net Zero: Empowering planning authorities to combat climate change More →
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Normative accounting for intangibles – a briefing for board directors from Rethinking Capital
05 Jul 2023
A briefing note for non-executive directors and boards on applying normative accounting for intangibles in net zero transition decision governance and reporting More →
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Summary Report: International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance
30 Jun 2023
The International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance – a collaboration between Sim Kee Boon Institute (SKBI) for Financial Economics at Singapore Management University, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, and the Climate Governance… More →
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Press Release: Inaugural International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance
06 Jun 2023
Joint-Media Release The inaugural International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance, bringing together academic experts, practitioners and board directors, will take place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, between 26 and 28 June 2023. The conference is a global collaboration between… More →
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Darwin College/Cambridge Zero David MacKay Research Associates 2023
15 May 2023
As part of the Secretariat for the Cambridge Zero Policy Form, the Centre for Climate Engagement is pleased to support the recruitment of non-stipendiary Research Associate positions for early career postdoctoral students. Darwin College and Cambridge Zero intend to appoint… More →
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CCE 2023 Summer Internship Programme
25 Apr 2023
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall is pleased to announce its summer internship programme, which offers several exciting opportunities to engage with our programmes and activities. More →
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CCE Hosts a series of climate focused Fireside Chats
06 Apr 2023
The Centre for Climate Engagement is hosting a series of Fireside Chats which shine a light on different ways to tackle climate change in the boardroom. These events are being held during Hughes Hall Green Week, which follows on from… More →
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Dr Samuel Ruiz-Tagle, University of Cambridge
01 Feb 2023
The Centre for Climate Engagement’s spotlight interview series explores law for climate change through the lens of a range of experts. Samuel Ruiz-Tagle, Research Associate in Administrative Law and Governance at the Centre for Climate Engagement, considers the complexities of decision making aligning the needs of local communities with national objectives to deliver net zero. More →
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The UK Net Zero Review
27 Jan 2023
The Government’s Net Zero Review explains the economic benefits of reaching net zero and recommends key policies that would help the UK meet this goal. This summary outlines these opportunities and recommendations, and how they are relevant to non-executive directors… More →
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Blog: Organisational change and climate action
19 Dec 2022
Corporate climate action is increasingly regarded as critical for the future success of organisations. However, the actions taken by most organisations fall short in genuinely changing how their behaviours and activities impact the environment. A shift in thinking is necessary in order to move beyond stagnation and to accelerate effective climate action at the organisational level. More →
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Nigel Brook, Clyde &Co
01 Dec 2022
Our Centre for Climate Engagement’s spotlight interview series explores law for climate change through the lens of a range of experts. Nigel Brook, who heads Clyde & Co’s UK reinsurance team and leads the firm’s global campaign on Resilience and Climate Change Risk, talks highs and lows of the transition to net zero. More →
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COP27 Explained by Cambridge experts
28 Nov 2022
In this recent University of Cambridge video that hears from experts about the outcomes of COP27, Emily Farnworth, Director – Centre for Climate Engagement, highlights how our recent Law and Climate Atlas project is helping boards in the UK More →
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Press Release: The Centre for Climate Engagement launches the Law and Climate Atlas
10 Nov 2022
A new initiative by the Centre for Climate Engagement at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, provides a valuable online resource to help lawyers drive the transition to net zero. More →
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Why Locally Determined Contributions are integral to achieving national climate commitments
09 Nov 2022
At COP26 in Glasgow, national governments committed to revisit their Nationally Determined Contributions the following year. With COP27 underway, Emily Farnworth, Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, sets out the opportunity for locally determined climate action to support the national agenda. More →
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Locally Determined Contributions
07 Nov 2022
This briefing note aims to explain the role and purpose of locally determined contributions (LDCs) in helping to deliver upon national climate change targets by taking action at a local level. The briefing is aimed at a range of stakeholders who may be involved in developing and delivering LDCs including local and regional authorities, local policymakers, academic and independent experts. More →
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Professor Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, Centre for International Sustainable Development Law
03 Nov 2022
In this Centre for Climate Engagement’s law for climate action spotlight interview series, we explore law for climate change through the lens of a range of experts in their fields. This month distinguished professor, scholar and expert jurist in law and… More →
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Transport: the business opportunity of the net zero transition in the East of England
13 Oct 2022
The Centre for Climate Engagement and Institute of Directors East of England are collaborating on an event series throughout 2022, with regular events for non-executive directors, board members and business leaders in the East of England to accelerate business climate… More →
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Dr Markus Gehring, University of Cambridge
03 Oct 2022
In this Centre for Climate Engagement’s spotlight interview series, we explore law for climate action through the lens of a range of experts in their fields. This month, Dr Markus Gehring, Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for European… More →
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