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We're excited to be a founding supporter of ☕ Climate Coffee - Cambridge and really looking forward to the conversations with the Cambridge climate research and innovation community . See you there!

📢 New paper out today in Trends in Ecology and Evolution: 'The potential for AI to revolutionize conservation: a horizon scan'. 🤖 🌱 For this study I led a horizon scan exercise, bringing together conservation scientists and AI experts to explore how AI may revolutionise conservation 💡 We identified 21 key ideas, ranging from novel interpretation of image and audio data, digital twins for ecosystems, to rapidly assessing scientific literature. A huge thank you to all my collaborators! ➡️ You can read all about the ideas here: https://lnkd.in/e7f3KDzx Full paper: https://lnkd.in/e7f3KDzx ai@cam writeup: https://lnkd.in/e6H-UEaJ

Delighted that our AI in conservation horizon scan has been published in TREE as part of our AI@cam project https://lnkd.in/eC2rqtpf

🌱 🌳 With biodiversity facing unprecedented challenges, how could #AI revolutionise #conservation? What are the risks and opportunities from using this technology? 💡 A new study, led by conservation biologist Dr. Sam Reynolds and funded by ai@cam, has brought together an international panel of conservation scientists and #AI experts to explore how artificial intelligence can drive innovation in conservation. “#AI will likely be a powerful tool for advancing conservation science, but does not represent a universal solution to the problems we face. Traditional fieldwork, education, and ecological expertise remains central. It is vital we are working with local communities to ensure AI tools are not detached from the social and ecological reality on the ground.” - Lead author Dr Sam Reynolds ➡️ ai@cam news: https://lnkd.in/e6H-UEaJ ➡️ Full paper: https://lnkd.in/e7f3KDzx William Sutherland | Amy Hinsley | Cambridge Zero | Conservation Evidence | University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology

🌎 Event summary: Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis The Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis was launched in October 2024, offering unique insights into the role of law and legal systems in response to the urgent issue of climate change. We welcomed the following speakers: - Richard Lazarus on Constitutional Law and Climate Change - Simon Holmes on Competition Law and Climate Change - Lauge Poulsen on International Investment Law and Climate Change - Ruth Keating on Planning Law and Climate Change ➡️ Read Sofie Surraco and Nick Scott’s summary: https://bit.ly/4gDwyuv The series is co-hosted by the CCE Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Zero, Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG), Cambridge Climate Society, Lauterpacht Centre for International Law and Cambridge University Law Society. It will continue in Lent Term, and all are welcome to attend. Harro Van Asselt, Nick Scott, Sofia Surraco #LawforClimateAction #CambridgeForOurPlanet

Listen, I get it - it's almost time to unwind for some well-earned R&R this Christmas... I totally hear you! 😴🎄🤶But here's the thing: the Careers Service, University of Cambridge's Green Careers Fair is very close to my heart, and I can’t let myself curl up on the sofa without giving you a quick reminder. Especially as this morning we opened up 'early bird' registrations for our students and researchers! ⏰ We've already got some amazing organisations on board, including BeZero Carbon, Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination, Matnex, Midsummer, Pinnacle Consulting Engineers Ltd, UKELA - UK Environmental Law Association and Valpak Limited 🙏- plus many more to come. But we’re still excited to hear from even more sustainability-driven organisations who want to join this (free-to-attend) post-Christmas party! 🙌 Feel free to DM me for more details or email the Employer Engagement, University of Cambridge Careers Service team via employers@careers.cam.ac.uk Oh, and please share this post for reach - THANK you!🌍💚♻️ Fair page on Handshake for registrations: https://lnkd.in/eDdkBbxs #CambridgeCareers #GreenCareersFair #SustainabilityCareers #EmployerEngagement #GreenCareers

We've created this interactive map to help you see how the University is tackling climate change!

New research! How do environmental hazards in the global food system evolve over time? Are they being studied, covered, and legislated equitably across the world? A new study by David Willer and colleagues uncovers key gaps in focus and coverage—showing how issues like climate change dominate, while others like biodiversity loss and harmful algal blooms are overlooked. Read more on the link provided on the post below:

How do we move from fear to hope in the climate conversation? This powerful question is at the heart of the latest Thinking the Unthinkable podcast. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that challenges us to think differently about the future and act decisively for lasting impact.

🌎 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)