News & Insights tag: Academic Engagement

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 →

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 →

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 →

Jessica Crow joins the Centre for Climate Engagement as new Hoffmann Fellow

14 Aug 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Crow as the incoming Cambridge Hoffmann Fellow in Global Climate Governance, with the World Economic Forum and Hughes Hall.  More →

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

05 Aug 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 →

Professor Harro van Asselt, University of Cambridge

09 Jul 2024

The Centre for Climate Engagement’s spotlight interview series explores law for climate change through the lens of a range of experts.Professor Harro van Asselt holds the Hatton Professorship in Climate Law at the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow at Hughes Hall. We asked him to share his research and his experiences as he approaches the end of his first year in Cambridge. More →

Press release: Launch of Law & Climate Atlas US helps lawyers drive transition to net zero  

29 May 2024

The Law & Climate Atlas US is a free online resource which shows how climate change is shaping different areas of law, and how these areas might help drive climate action. Developed by the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) based at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, in partnership with the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA), the US Atlas covers multiple areas of the law, including human rights, securities and finance, tort, contract, international trade, taxation and supply chain considerations.   More →

Leadership insight: Theories of change for corporate climate action

23 Apr 2024

This leadership insight with Simon Glynn provides an in-depth analysis of why, and how, companies and boards should use a theory of change approach to drive meaningful climate and sustainability impact for their stakeholders. He argues that a focus on risk management alone is insufficient, and that boards must grasp the essence of impact to navigate the uncertainties of climate action to ensure a sustainable and resilient business model. More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →