Creating a Global Legal Resource: The Law and Climate Atlas
15 Jan 2026
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 Change) CCE, and the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance. Overview The Law and… More →
Using Planning Law to Drive Climate Action in the Buildings Sector
09 Dec 2025
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 UK planning system can better support climate mitigation and adaptation in the… More →
Video: Professor Ernest Lim on Corporate Law and the Climate Crisis
17 Nov 2025
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 scholars, practitioners, and students, Professor Lim examined how directors’ duties were evolving… More →
Law & Climate Atlas Brazil launches during COP30
12 Nov 2025
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 areas of law in Brazil, and how legal frameworks can help drive… More →
COP30: CCE contributes to Climate Law & Governance Day
11 Nov 2025
The Climate Law and Governance Day is a global event held alongside the UNFCCC COP conferences. The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) will contribute to this year’s programme, with Dr Jellie Molino serving as rapporteur, and Nick Scott speaking during… More →
New Journal featured in University climate campaign
04 Nov 2025
The University of Cambridge has launched a new climate campaign; Cambridge is forging a future for our planet, and it has refreshed its online climate hub and news pages. The new Journal, Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance, is highlighted under… More →
True & Fair Project featured in University climate campaign
30 Oct 2025
The University of Cambridge has launched a new climate campaign; Cambridge is forging a future for our planet, and has refreshed its online climate hub and news pages. CCE’s True & Fair Project, developed with Social Value International, is highlighted under the theme “Rethinking… More →
Video: Lord Carnwath Seminar on Judges and Climate Change
21 Oct 2025
On 17 October 2025, the Cambridge Seminar on Law and the Climate Crisis welcomed former UK Supreme Court Justice Lord Robert Carnwath for a powerful lecture exploring the evolving role of judges in tackling global climate challenges. Speaking to legal… More →
CCE thanks eleven interns for their work on climate projects
23 Sep 2025
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 Cambridge and remotely. The internship scheme, now in its fourth year, saw… More →
The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis 2025/26
18 Sep 2025
The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis offers unique insights into the role of law and legal systems in response to the urgent issue of climate change. More →
CCE attends London Climate Action Week 2025
19 Jun 2025
London Climate Action Week (LCAW 2025) will take place 21-29 June 2025. The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) will be represented at several events over the week, including a free online webinar. Rapid Evidence Synthesis: Informing Environmental Action Dr Eldrid… More →
Global Fossil Fuel Phasedown and its Implications for Australia
04 Jun 2025
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. The Centre for Climate Engagement was represented by Advisory Group Co-Chair Professor Harro van Asselt, with Law for Climate Action Manager Nick Scott attending and authoring a report on the discussions. More →
Q&A with SVI on the True and Fair Project
21 May 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement is partnering with Social Value International on the True & Fair Project, which highlights the economic reality that businesses rely on resources such as carbon, water, and labour – many of which impose hidden costs on society. In this Q&A, we ask how the Project aims to address the issue. More →
CCE partners with SVI to advance sustainability in financial reporting
15 May 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, is partnering with Social Value International (SVI) to support its True & Fair Project. This collaboration will bring academic insights to help directors and investors integrate sustainability into financial reporting. More →
2025 CCE and CGI Summer Internship Programme
24 Apr 2025
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 applications for this year’s programme. More →
CCE responds to OTP’s Draft Policy on Environmental Crimes
07 Apr 2025
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, has submitted a response to a public consultation on the draft policy on accountability for environmental crimes under the Rome Statute launched by the Office of the Prosecutor… More →
CCE responds to HM Treasury’s UK Green Taxonomies Consultation
05 Mar 2025
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 climate law and governance. Authored by Nick Scott and Sofie Surraco, the response provides insights on the taxonomy’s role in supporting a sustainable financial system 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 →
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: 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 →
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 →
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 →
News: The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis
01 Oct 2024
The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis offers unique insights into the role of law and legal systems in response to the urgent issue of climate change. More →
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