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Planting mangroves in Jamaica

International group of citizens and scientists creates feasible visions of a resilient, net zero future

29 Oct 2021

As part of COP26, we asked people in six regions to imagine a globally net zero, climate-resilient future. Here’s what they came up with.

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COP26: Cambridge experts on their hopes for the high-stakes summit

26 Oct 2021

What will it take to make the high-stakes United Nations climate summit a success? We spoke with some of our researchers and asked them what they...

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Extinction Rebellion London

Europeans want climate action but not lifestyle change – poll

20 Oct 2021

Europeans want urgent action on climate change but remain committed meat-eaters and question policy proposals such as banning the sale of new petrol...

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Wind turbine manufacturing facility in Arkansas, USA

Scientists set out immediate actions and future research priorities to help UK to reach net zero target

25 Aug 2021

A new paper by leading UK scientists sets out key solutions and policy actions that should be implemented now, as well as priority research areas for...

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Ivanpah Solar Project

Climate Exp0 – International climate conference being hosted by UK universities ahead of COP26

17 May 2021

Weeklong conference brings together leading scientists, government ministers and experts from around the world to set the agenda ahead of the United...

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Mangrove ready to be planted

Cambridge researchers lead policy briefing on Nature-based Solutions for the climate and biodiversity crises

30 Apr 2021

As societies face the triple challenge of avoiding the worst effects of climate change, protecting remaining biodiversity and improving human...

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‘Overwhelming’ international support for more government action on environment

01 Mar 2021

Ahead of COP26, a survey experiment taking in the UK, US, Brazil, India, China, Indonesia and Poland finds huge support for more action from...

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