Centre for Climate Engagement

🌎 Vacancy: CCE Interim Director This is an exciting new opportunity to lead the Centre for Climate Engagement in its next phase of development. The Centre for Climate Engagement was founded in 2018, as part of The Bridge Initiative Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, with the aim of bringing academic research to life for business and legal professionals. The vision of the Centre for Climate Engagement is a world where effective law and governance support businesses and governments—at global, national, and local levels—in achieving net-zero emissions and building climate resilience. As the need for effective climate action grows, leaders in law, policy and governance worldwide are increasingly recognising the urgency but struggle to find actionable advice and insights. In the crucial years ahead, we aim to build on our success in bridging the gap between academic research and boardroom action, and dive deeper into leveraging existing research, regulation and policy to accelerate climate action. Reporting to College Council and benefitting from the expert guidance of a recently appointed Advisory Group, the Interim Director will provide leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight to the Centre team. ➡️Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4eMCYWJ The closing date is 3rd January 2025 at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall week commencing 13th January 2025. Please share with your networks! Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Cambridge Zero University of Cambridge Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG)

🎤 Blog from Baku: Q&A on the High-Level Champion’s SME campaign Head of Academic Engagement, Dr Eldrid Herrington, spoke at an event at #COP29 in Baku calling on academics for collaboration and evidence to support SMEs with climate-proofing. In support of the UNFCCC #ClimateProofingSMEs campaign, the International Universities Climate Alliance in collaboration with the CCE at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge and Cambridge Zero worked with global partners and networks to discuss and document current academic insights. In this Q&A interview, Ellie discusses the campaign and her experience. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ef8y_tSE #CambridgeForOurPlanet Eldrid Herrington Stephen Davison

As a knowledge partner of Chapter Zero, we're proud to contribute to this Transition Planning Toolkit. It's an interactive resource created to support NEDs in navigating the transition to a climate-resilient economy. #ClimateGovernance #NetZeroTransition

How can we build a resilient, net-zero future without half the economy? SMEs are the backbone of our global economy. They represent 90% of businesses worldwide, generate over half of the world’s GDP and greenhouse gas emissions, and create 7 out of 10 jobs. Yet, two-thirds of SMEs already feel the impacts of climate change, and many lack the support they need to act. The International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA), Centre for Climate Engagement, and Cambridge Zero have released the “Climate-Proofing SMEs: Drivers, Enablers & Challenges” report, exploring how SMEs can lead the charge against climate change. Key insights: • 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: SME leaders often act on climate due to personal values and firsthand experiences with climate impacts. • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Climate-proofing can unlock new markets and improve brand loyalty. • 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁: Many SMEs underestimate climate risks and the benefits of sustainable practices. • 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀: Grants, clear regulations, and innovation programs enable SMEs to take action. TRaCE is empowering SMEs working on climate technologies by accelerating their path to market and ensuring they have the right support to commercialise effectively. Through funding, expert guidance, workforce training, and industry connections, TRaCE helps SMEs bring their innovations to life and lead the transition to a resilient, net-zero future. 👇 Read the full report below Chaseley Cameron , Vinita Chanan, Emmanuel Mastio, Gabriella Nunes

📆 🌎 Booking now: Planning Law and Climate Change on 2 December 4:00-6:00pm In the fourth event in the Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis, Ruth Keating will explore the critical intersection of planning law and climate change. With the escalating impacts of climate change, planning law has an important role to play in mitigating risks and promoting sustainable development. The seminar will focus on key cases – including the landmark decision in the Supreme Court in Finch – and legal frameworks, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment regimes. Finally, the talk will address emerging challenges in bringing litigation in this area. Ruth Keating is a barrister with 39 Essex Chambers, with a particular interest in energy and construction disputes, commercial, environmental and public law. Come to Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge to hear Ruth speak at 4pm and stay for free drinks and networking afterwards. ➡️Free registration: https://bit.ly/3CL62kj This series is co-hosted by the CCE, Cambridge Zero Lauterpacht Centre for International Law Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG), Cambridge University Law Society #LawforClimateAction #CambridgeForOurPlanet

🌎 Vacancy: CCE Interim Director This is an exciting new opportunity to lead the Centre for Climate Engagement in its next phase of development. The Centre for Climate Engagement was founded in 2018, as part of The Bridge Initiative Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, with the aim of bringing academic research to life for business and legal professionals. The vision of the Centre for Climate Engagement is a world where effective law and governance support businesses and governments—at global, national, and local levels—in achieving net-zero emissions and building climate resilience. As the need for effective climate action grows, leaders in law, policy and governance worldwide are increasingly recognising the urgency but struggle to find actionable advice and insights. In the crucial years ahead, we aim to build on our success in bridging the gap between academic research and boardroom action, and dive deeper into leveraging existing research, regulation and policy to accelerate climate action. Reporting to College Council and benefitting from the expert guidance of a recently appointed Advisory Group, the Interim Director will provide leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight to the Centre team. ➡️Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4eMCYWJ The closing date is 3rd January 2025 at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall week commencing 13th January 2025. Please share with your networks! Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Cambridge Zero University of Cambridge Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG)

📆 🌎 Booking now: Planning Law and Climate Change on 2 December 4:00-6:00pm In the fourth event in the Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis, Ruth Keating will explore the critical intersection of planning law and climate change. With the escalating impacts of climate change, planning law has an important role to play in mitigating risks and promoting sustainable development. The seminar will focus on key cases – including the landmark decision in the Supreme Court in Finch – and legal frameworks, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment regimes. Finally, the talk will address emerging challenges in bringing litigation in this area. Ruth Keating is a barrister with 39 Essex Chambers, with a particular interest in energy and construction disputes, commercial, environmental and public law. Come to Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge to hear Ruth speak at 4pm and stay for free drinks and networking afterwards. ➡️Free registration: https://bit.ly/3CL62kj This series is co-hosted by the CCE, Cambridge Zero Lauterpacht Centre for International Law Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG), Cambridge University Law Society #LawforClimateAction #CambridgeForOurPlanet

Looking forward to hearing what our experts think are the main outcomes from #COP29 most critical for board directors to understand and action.

📆 🌎 Booking now: Planning Law and Climate Change on 2 December 4:00-6:00pm In the fourth event in the Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis, Ruth Keating will explore the critical intersection of planning law and climate change. With the escalating impacts of climate change, planning law has an important role to play in mitigating risks and promoting sustainable development. The seminar will focus on key cases – including the landmark decision in the Supreme Court in Finch – and legal frameworks, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment regimes. Finally, the talk will address emerging challenges in bringing litigation in this area. Ruth Keating is a barrister with 39 Essex Chambers, with a particular interest in energy and construction disputes, commercial, environmental and public law. Come to Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge to hear Ruth speak at 4pm and stay for free drinks and networking afterwards. ➡️Free registration: https://bit.ly/3CL62kj This series is co-hosted by the CCE, Cambridge Zero Lauterpacht Centre for International Law Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG), Cambridge University Law Society #LawforClimateAction #CambridgeForOurPlanet

Representing the Cambridge Centre for Climate Engagement at the 13th UN Forum on Business & Human Rights in Geneva this week. 2,000+ global delegates discussing trends and challenges related to climate justice, stakeholder engagement and corporate responsibility. #UNForumBHR #ClimateAction