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 do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research 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.
Since its launch in November 2019, Cambridge Zero has achieved a huge amount with a growing team. We made a major contribution to the debate about recovery from the global pandemic and to COP26 (the UNs major climate summit and focal point for the international climate agenda). We have built strong partnerships with a broad range of local, national and international thinkers and doers.
Read more about us in our annual report.
In all of our work, our vision remains: that a resilient and sustainable zero-carbon world is attainable. Universities are central to generating and disseminating the knowledge and ideas that will shape a rapid transition to such a 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.
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.
Cambridge Zero's work revolves around four key themes:
Research
Pioneering research and innovation to drive technological and social change.
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Education
Inspiring leadership and training to provide the skills needed to deliver a different future.
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Policy
Building a multidisciplinary community of academics contributing evidence and expertise to public policies for the transition to a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient net zero society.
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Innovation
Providing the ecosystem to enable the ideas and innovations we have developed to be rapidly deployed and adopted in the global economy
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