Law for Climate Action
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Roundtable on Governing AI’s environmental impact – in collaboration with Professor Heng Wang from SMU
On 5 May 2026, the CCE’s Law for Climate Action hosted a roundtable discussion on AI and environmental governance at Hughes Hall, Cambridge. Professor Heng Wang (LinkedIn) from… More
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Law & Climate Atlas expands to Europe and adds additional Brazilian sections
The Law & Climate Atlas provides clear, accessible insights into how climate change is influencing different areas of law, and how legal frameworks can help drive climate action. This free online resource… 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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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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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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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
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COP30: CCE contributes to Climate Law & Governance Day
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,… More
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New Journal featured in University climate campaign
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.… More
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True & Fair Project featured in University climate campaign
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… More
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Video: Lord Carnwath Seminar on Judges and Climate Change
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… More
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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
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The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis 2025/26
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… More
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CCE attends London Climate Action Week 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… More
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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
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Q&A with SVI on the True and Fair Project
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… More
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CCE partners with SVI to advance sustainability in financial reporting
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… More
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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
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CCE responds to OTP’s Draft Policy on Environmental Crimes
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… More
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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
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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
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Spotlight interview: Law for climate action
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… More
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Summary: Law and Climate Change Seminar Series
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… More
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Blog: Reflections from COP29 on climate law and governance
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… More
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