Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge’s contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable zero-carbon world.
Cambridge Zero is not just about developing greener technologies or a zero-carbon university. We are harnessing the full range and breadth of the Collegiate University’s capabilities, both in the UK and globally, to develop solutions that work for our lives, our society and our economy.
We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research, policy and innovation.
We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions).
Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate the greater University’s climate activities.
Universities are central to generating and disseminating the knowledge and ideas that will shape a rapid transition to this world. They provide interdisciplinary research and innovation, deep and holistic analysis, objective and dispassionate guidance, and equip new generations with the skills to lead change.
In all of our work, our vision remains: that a resilient and sustainable zero-carbon world is attainable.
Focusing on those areas where we can make a significant contribution, and by convening and collaborating with a broad coalition of relevant stakeholders, Cambridge Zero will catalyse a revolution to deliver a positive future.
Our vision is clear: a resilient, zero-carbon world is within reach. By uniting expertise and ambition, Cambridge Zero will help turn that vision into reality.
There is still hope if we all - every single one of us - take our share of responsibility for the future of life on Earth. And that is why Cambridge Zero is so important.
Sir David Attenborough