Climate and nature research at Cambridge

Forging a future for our planet

Cambridge is the global epicentre for bold and inventive climate and nature initiatives. Our planet inspires us to dream big and to find practical solutions with far-reaching impact on society, humanity, and our natural world.

Cambridge’s powerhouse community of leading climate institutions is tackling climate change on every front. From aviation to zero carbon — spanning landscape, biodiversity, sustainability, climate repair, and education for climate leadership — we are drawing together the most innovative research across the University to meet intellectual and technical challenges head-on.

With our experts ‘on the ground’ at COP and elsewhere, we are informing and shaping policy as the resource of choice for politicians, policymakers, and business leaders searching for answers.

Join us as our network unites to showcase our best and most compelling Climate and Nature thought leadership, research and innovation. Support our drive to regenerate the natural world and build lasting climate resilience for all.

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Cambridge Zero

A major interdisciplinary initiative focused on the transition to a zero-carbon future, bringing together the best of Cambridge in people, research and knowledge exchange.

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Cambridge Conservation Initiative

The CCI is a collaborative partnership whose mission is to transform the global understanding and conservation of biodiversity to secure a sustainable future for all life on Earth.

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Centre for Landscape Regeneration

Embedded in Cambridge Zero and part of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, the Centre for Landscape Regeneration seeks to provide knowledge and tools to regenerate the British countryside.

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

Bringing together leaders from business, policy and academia to gain fresh perspectives and collaborate across traditional boundaries — helping develop solutions to address the complex social and environmental challenges our societies face.

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Consortium for the Global South

Since its inception in 2017, the Consortium for the Global South has advanced the interdisciplinary study of the world beyond the Global North at Cambridge.

Centre for Climate Repair

Through the Centre for Climate Repair, our research focuses on three commitment areas: Deep and rapid emissions reductions, Greenhouse gas removal, and Restoring broken climate systems.

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The New Whittle Laboratory

Accelerating the development of decarbonisation technologies in aviation and beyond.

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Land Use Impact Accelerator

The University of Cambridge is launching the Land Use Impact Accelerator, a global and national land use management project, at the Whittle Laboratory.

Aviation Impact Accelerator

Reshaping the aviation sector for sustainability and zero climate impact is one of society’s biggest challenges. Solving it requires rapid technology change, innovative business models, and reframed policies.

Contact

To find out more about climate and nature research at Cambridge and to explore opportunities for philanthropic partnership, please contact:

Gordon Glick

Director of Development — University Strategic Initiatives

gordon.glick@admin.cam.ac.uk

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