Climate Policy
-
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
Read more: CCE contributes evidence to UK Parliament inquiry on international climate policy
-
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
Read more: CCE provides feedback on RESP Methodology for future energy infrastructure
-
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
-
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
Read more: Policy briefing on COP30: Key outcomes for board directors
-
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
Read more: Post-Budget policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
-
CCE thanks eleven interns for their work on climate projects
The Centre for Climate Engagement at Hughes Hall was delighted to welcome eleven interns who contributed to various climate focused projects over the summer of 2025, working in… More
Read more: CCE thanks eleven interns for their work on climate projects
-
September 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 briefing to highlight the key developments in UK climate policy from April to September… More
Read more: September policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
-
Policy briefing: How the ICJ’s advisory opinion could reshape corporate climate risk
This policy briefing written by Nick Scott and Aastha Kapoor explores the implications of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ climate obligations, issued in… More
Read more: Policy briefing: How the ICJ’s advisory opinion could reshape corporate climate risk
-
CCE responds to UK Government Consultation on Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) has submitted a response to the UK Government’s consultation on voluntary carbon and nature markets, which seeks to clarify and test the… More
Read more: CCE responds to UK Government Consultation on Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets
-
Event summary: Cambridge Zero Community Day
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… More
-
Labour’s first year in government: Where does climate policy stand?
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… More
Read more: Labour’s first year in government: Where does climate policy stand?
-
Press release: CCE Poll – Who should lead on climate action?
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
Read more: Press release: CCE Poll – Who should lead on climate action?
-
Dr Karen Barrass represents CCE’s LDC project at Daring Cities conference in Bonn
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
Read more: Dr Karen Barrass represents CCE’s LDC project at Daring Cities conference in Bonn
-
Global Fossil Fuel Phasedown and its Implications for Australia
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.… More
Read more: Global Fossil Fuel Phasedown and its Implications for Australia
-
2025 CCE and CGI Summer Internship Programme
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… More
-
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 briefing to highlight the key developments in UK climate policy from January to March… More
Read more: Policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
-
CCE responds to UN Consultation on a Fossil Fuel-based Economy and Human Rights
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… More
Read more: CCE responds to UN Consultation on a Fossil Fuel-based Economy and Human Rights
-
CCE responds to HM Treasury’s UK Green Taxonomies Consultation
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… More
Read more: CCE responds to HM Treasury’s UK Green Taxonomies Consultation
-
Expert Insight: Greenhouse Gas Removals
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… More
-
News: Law and Climate Atlas marks milestone of 15k views with UK and US expansion
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… More
Read more: News: Law and Climate Atlas marks milestone of 15k views with UK and US expansion
-
Blog: As international progress stalls once again, looking locally offers promise
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,… More
Read more: Blog: As international progress stalls once again, looking locally offers promise
-
Webinar: Academic Colloquium for High Level Champion Event at COP29
Academic experts on SMEs and climate change engaged in an online discussion in October 2024 with insights collated by Dr Eldrid Herrington, Head of Academic Engagement at the… More
Read more: Webinar: Academic Colloquium for High Level Champion Event at COP29
-
Policy briefing for board directors: post-Budget update
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… More
Read more: Policy briefing for board directors: post-Budget update
-
Policy briefing: CCE partners with the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum to launch economic policy report
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… More