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#CambridgeZero A bold response to climate change, harnessing Cambridge University's research and policy expertise to build a zero-carbon future. Led by @eshuck.bsky.social

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πŸš€ Launching the Local Government AI Accelerator πŸš€

We're offering grants of up to Β£25,000 for proof-of-concept #AI projects developed in partnership with local authorities.

Application deadline: 13 Feb 2026
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/local-...

10.12.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Safer environments in an interconnected world | Cambridge Zero By Paul Casciato

How do we build safer environments when climate, health, housing, agriculture & disease are all interconnected?

Our Safer Environments Symposium with Cambridge Infectious Diseases IRC explored how systems thinking can strengthen resilience across sectors.

πŸ”— Full write-up: https://bit.ly/4pkibjh

05.12.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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How can farmers use models to prevent wheat disease?

Watch the video from @camplantepidem.bsky.social to see how subsistence farmers across Africa & South Asia can use forecasting models to protect their crops.

πŸ“½οΈ tinyurl.com/3yecskf4

Funded by @cambridgefestival.bsky.social πŸ™

πŸ§ͺ#PlantSci

03.12.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Professor Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero, speaking in a video with a background of lush green plants.

Professor Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero, speaking in a video with a background of lush green plants.

How can individuals, communities or organisations contribute to the #COP30 goals?

Our Director Prof. Emily Shuckburgh @eshuck.bsky.social talks about climate action, real-world solutions, and why now actually matters.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/4insbFV

@cam.ac.uk

21.11.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Cambridge at COP 30 Climate on the edge of the Amazon

Cambridge is on the ground at #COP30 bringing research, youth leadership & education into global climate talks.

Read moreπŸ”—https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/COP30-Cambridge-news

@cam.ac.uk @cisl.cam.ac.uk @climatehughes.bsky.social

17.11.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Futuristic image with earth and building and brain interconnected

Futuristic image with earth and building and brain interconnected

🌍 Save the date!
Join us on 9 Dec for β€œKnowledge for Sustainable Development: Breaking barriers to climate solutions”.

🎫 Attend in person or online!
πŸ’» Register by 27 Nov.
πŸ”— bit.ly/4pcF2Nc

#Sustainability #ClimateAction

17.11.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday over 40 researchers were brought together by @cambridgezero.bsky.social and @cam-repro.bsky.social to talk sustainability and reproduction, with flash talks, discussion and networking.

All captured by the immensely talented Alexander Cagan - a scientist / illustrator www.alexcagan.com

14.11.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Growing More With Less | Crop Science Centre
YouTube video by WebsEdgeScience Growing More With Less | Crop Science Centre

How can science empower farmers & feed the future?

New film premiering at #COP30 shows how global partnerships are delivering sustainable agricultural innovations from Cambridge to Ghana to Nigeria.

πŸŽ₯ Watch: youtu.be/YNWbNrqozO8?...

@camplantsci.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk #WithScienceWeCan

12.11.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† 🌎 Booking now! Contract Law & Climate Change, Matthew Gingell, GC of The Oxygen House Group, Founder of The Chancery Lane Project & member of the Law Society CCC. 14 Nov 2025, 4pm, Cambridge.
πŸ‘‰ climatehughes.org/events/contr...
@harrovanasselt.bsky.social @cambridgezero.bsky.social

10.11.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿 πŸ—žοΈThanks to the @cam.ac.uk for this case study on CCE’s collaboration with @universitypress.cambridge.org to launch an open-access journal on 'Corporate Climate Governance' & the issue 'Making Climate Finance Work' : www.cam.ac.uk/stories/clim... @hugheshall.bsky.social @cambridgezero.bsky.social

04.11.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Safer Environments in the Light of Climate and Infectious Disease | Cambridge Zero Please note: This event is for University of Cambridge staff andΒ students only

πŸ—£οΈ Join us this Thursday to explore climate & infectious disease across human, animal & crop health - showcasing research & collaboration at Cambridge.

πŸ”— Book here: https://bit.ly/4nmfsEB

#CambridgeZero

03.11.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
30.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An informational image about University of Cambridge events discussing COP30. On the left, details of the pre-COP30 event on 30 October at The Entopia Building, featuring an image of a waterfall in a lush green forest. On the right, details of the post-COP30 event on 1 December at the Tipper Lecture Theatre, featuring an image of attendees in a conference hall.

An informational image about University of Cambridge events discussing COP30. On the left, details of the pre-COP30 event on 30 October at The Entopia Building, featuring an image of a waterfall in a lush green forest. On the right, details of the post-COP30 event on 1 December at the Tipper Lecture Theatre, featuring an image of attendees in a conference hall.

🌍 With #COP30 in Belém just weeks away, @cam.ac.uk is hosting two events on global climate action.

Pre-COP30 (30 Oct): https://bit.ly/47K0inK

Post-COP30 (1 Dec): https://bit.ly/4qucGQb

Join us to reflect on progress & pathways to a sustainable future.

@cisl.cam.ac.uk @climaterepair.bsky.social

27.10.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic presentation of Cambridge Zero's climate innovation work, featuring slides on infrastructure, industry sectors, and support systems with colorful layouts and infographics.

Graphic presentation of Cambridge Zero's climate innovation work, featuring slides on infrastructure, industry sectors, and support systems with colorful layouts and infographics.

🌍Explore our new Climate Innovation Map to learn about the journey from idea to cleantech company in the rich Cambridge eco-system.

πŸ”—Link here: https://bit.ly/43u1WHB

@cam.ac.uk @cisl.cam.ac.uk

23.10.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Prof Emily Shuckburgh stands smiling at the camera, leaning on a wooden railing with a modern interior backdrop.

Prof Emily Shuckburgh stands smiling at the camera, leaning on a wooden railing with a modern interior backdrop.

πŸŒπŸ‘Congratulations to our Director Professor Emily Shuckburgh CBE @eshuck.bsky.social on becoming Chief Scientific Adviser at DESNZ! A brilliant leader driving the UK toward a net-zero future.

Read more:πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4hnam9r

@cam.ac.uk



22.10.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Safer Environments in the Light of Climate and Infectious Disease | Cambridge Zero Please note: This event is for University of Cambridge staff and students only

🌍 Join us on 6 Nov for Safer Environments: A Research Symposium with Cambridge Zero & Cambridge Infectious Diseases.

Exploring climate & infectious disease across human, animal & crop health - showcasing research & collaboration at Cambridge.

πŸ”— Book here: https://bit.ly/4nmfsEB

#CambridgeZero

22.10.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Cambridge Conversations returns β€” a space for open dialogue, fresh perspectives, and collective action on the challenges shaping our shared future.

🌍 Thought leaders, researchers, and community voices will explore ideas that inspire change and connection.

🎟️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3KS3BR2

16.10.2025 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love, Anger & Betrayal by Jonathon Porritt | Waterstones Buy Love, Anger & Betrayal by Jonathon Porritt from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over Β£25.

Check out @loveangerbetrayal.bsky.social, a powerful collection of stories from 26 young climate activists on the UK’s frontline. Every copy sold helps fund climate action. πŸŒπŸ’š

πŸ“˜ Pre-order now via Waterstones: tinyurl.com/bdz6de2t
#LoveAngerBetrayal #ClimateJustice #YouthVoices

16.10.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reproduction & Sustainability: Individuals, Populations & Systems.
πŸ—“οΈ 13 Nov | πŸ“ Pitt Building, Cambridge

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4nnP8uf

#CambridgeZero #ResearchSymposium

08.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A team led by Darwin Fellow Professor Flora Samuel, Head of the Department of Architecture, has been awarded a grant of Β£3.12 million to chart green transition on Anglesey. The grant will allow the team to build on their work to create a Public Map Platform.

www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/anglese...

16.09.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Join us on 6 Nov for Safer Environments: A Research Symposium with Cambridge Zero & Cambridge Infectious Diseases.

Exploring climate & infectious disease across human, animal & crop health - showcasing research & collaboration at Cambridge.

πŸ”— Book here: https://bit.ly/4nmfsEB

#CambridgeZero

11.09.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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🌍 Join Cambridge Zero!
We’re hiring a Research Engagement Coordinator to connect world-leading climate research with impactful engagement.

πŸ“… Apply by 28th Sept 2025
πŸ”— bit.ly/4m3DRPe
#CambridgeJobs #Sustainability #ClimateAction #HigherEdCareers

06.08.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Cambridge legal expert on the ICJ's landmark climate opinion A Cambridge professor and counsel team member for Vanuatu gives his initial views on the landmark ICJ Advisory Opinion.

The ICJ has issued a historic advisory opinion on climate change β€” and Cambridge expertise helped shape it.

Read more: www.cam.ac.uk/stories/icj-...

28.07.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
ReisnerLab

This #PlasticFreeJuly, we're showcasing the
@cam.ac.uk scientists who are tackling climate change by turning plastic waste and COβ‚‚ into clean fuel, using only sunlight.

Discover the Reisner Lab’s latest innovations: bit.ly/46HyNek
@energycambridge.bsky.social
@chemlibcam.bsky.social

15.07.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’ Press release: Who should lead on climate action?
πŸ—³οΈ 60%+ say Government, according to a new poll by CCE at @hugheshall.bsky.social
3,900+ people voted online and in person during the @cambridgezero.bsky.social Community Day: climatehughes.org/pr-cce-poll/

09.07.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Youth-washing" called out at London Climate Action Week | Cambridge Zero By Millie May and Annie McKenzie

At #LCAW, the ActNowFilm event showcased youth leaders driving change and advocating for meaningful inclusion in climate decisions, showing the power of young voices on the global stage.

πŸ”—Read more: bit.ly/46uPE3W
#CambridgeZero
@sosukcharity.bsky.social

09.07.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr Erik Mackie talking at BBC breakfast

Dr Erik Mackie talking at BBC breakfast

Great to see Dr Erik Mackie on BBC News this morning, unpacking the climate science behind the growing intensity & frequency of heatwaves

What Cambridge is doing on climate: bit.ly/3GhnoHC
Climate & Nature projects: bit.ly/4j3ASnq

@uniofcam.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... at 43.41.

30.06.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Choir practice at Great St Mary's Church,  Cambridge

Choir practice at Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge

Getting ready for the evening concert at Great St Mary's Church to close our CZ Community Day! 7-8.30pm Come along if your are around!

28.06.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reception

Reception

CZ banner outside the entrance

CZ banner outside the entrance

The Cambridge Zero Community Day is shaping up nicely! ALL FREE

28.06.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you signed up for @cambridgezero.bsky.social Community Day yet? It's this Saturday in Cambridge. Free registration: bit.ly/4nqVDgz

And don't miss our Citizen's Jury (16:15-17:00), where we'll ask: Who should be leading climate action?

#CZCD2025 #CommunityAction #SustainableCambridge

24.06.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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