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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · 22h

Reproduction & Sustainability: Individuals, Populations & Systems.
🗓️ 13 Nov | 📍 Pitt Building, Cambridge

🔗 https://bit.ly/4nnP8uf

#CambridgeZero #ResearchSymposium

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Darwin College, University of Cambridge @darwincollegecam.bsky.social · 23d

A team led by Darwin Fellow Professor Flora Samuel, Head of the Department of Architecture, has been awarded a grant of £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...

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 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.

🔗 Book here: https://bit.ly/4nmfsEB

#CambridgeZero

Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌍 Join Cambridge Zero!
We’re hiring a Research Engagement Coordinator to connect world-leading climate research with impactful engagement.

📅 Apply by 28th Sept 2025
🔗 bit.ly/4m3DRPe
#CambridgeJobs #Sustainability #ClimateAction #HigherEdCareers

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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

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.

www.cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jul 15

This #PlasticFreeJuly, we're showcasing the
@cam.ac.uk scientists who are tackling climate change by turning plastic waste and CO₂ into clean fuel, using only sunlight.

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

ReisnerLab

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Centre for Climate Engagement @climatehughes.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢 Press release: Who should lead on climate action?
🗳️ 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/

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jul 9

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.

🔗Read more: bit.ly/46uPE3W
#CambridgeZero
@sosukcharity.bsky.social

"Youth-washing" called out at London Climate Action Week | Cambridge Zero

By Millie May and Annie McKenzie

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jun 30

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.

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jun 28

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!

Choir practice at Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jun 28

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

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Centre for Climate Engagement @climatehughes.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jun 14

We’re proud to share that Prof @eshuck.bsky.social, Director of Cambridge Zero, has been awarded a CBE for services to Climate Science. 🌍

Her leadership continues to shape evidence-driven, collaborative responses to the climate crisis.

@darwincollegecam.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk

Prof. Emily Shuckburgh, Director, Cambridge Zero

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Centre for Climate Engagement @climatehughes.bsky.social · Jun 10

Who is leading climate action today—government, business, or local communities? 🌍

We’ll be asking this at the Cambridge Zero Community Day with @cambridgezero.bsky.social Vote in comments using:
#Gov4Climate | #Biz4Climate | #Comm4Climate
@cam.ac.uk @hugheshall.bsky.social #CZCD2025

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Jun 4

🌱 Meet the orgs making a difference! The Resilience Web helps you connect with local groups working on climate & justice.

🗓️ 28 June | 📍 Student Services Centre

More information about the day: bit.ly/43O7RI3

#CZCD2025 #ResilienceWeb #CambridgeZero

Poster of event taking place at the Community Day.

Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 28

🌱 Big news! #CambridgeZero Community Day is back!

📅 Saturday 28 June | 📍 Cambridge | 🎟️ FREE

Join us for climate talks, interactive demos & more.

👉 Register now: www.tickettailor.com/events/cambr...

#CZCD2025 #CommunityAction

Poster of Cambridge Zero Community Day with time, date and title. Title is Forging a Future for Our Planet - Innovative, Inclusive, Impactful with an illustration of children holding planet earth.

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 23

🦋 Join henrylnorth.bsky.social (@girtoncollege.bsky.social @camzoology.bsky.social) as he shows how we’re monitoring moths in Cambridge to better understand local biodiversity.

Big insights from small wings.
#BiodiversityDay #MothMonitoring #CambridgeScience

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 22

People. Planet. Progress.

This #BiologicalDiversityDay, see how researchers at Cambridge University are creating harmony between nature and sustainable development. 🌱🏙️

A better balance is possible - and it’s already happening.

#ActForNature #NaturePositive #Sustainability

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 22

It’s #InternationalBiologicalDiversityDay! 🐝🌍

Test your nature knowledge with our quick biodiversity trivia quiz 🎥👇

At the University of Cambridge, we’re championing the science that protects the planet’s rich web of life.

#NaturePositive #CambridgeResearch #ClimateAndNature

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 20

🐝On #WorldBeeDay we're proud to celebrate pollinator research projects like RestPoll, which looks at restoring pollinator habitats across European agricultural landscapes led by Prof Lynn Dicks @camzoology.bsky.social🌼

Read more: bit.ly/43Ddf0w

RestPoll: Restoring Pollinator habitats across European agricultural landscapes based on multi-actor participatory approaches - Cambridge Climate and Nature Research - University of Cambridge

Pollinators play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting food production. However, the decline in wild pollinator populations has raised concerns about the resilience of ecosystems ...

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 7

Today Aviation Impact Accelerator academics were the on board the first electric flight out of Cambridge City airport ✈️ Dr Deepanshu Singh was on board the two person aircraft, describing how it felt to be experiencing the technology beyond the lab & into practice
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Today Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) academics were the on board the… | Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA)

Today Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) academics were the on board the first electric flight out of Cambridge City airport ✈️ AIA and the Whittle Laboratory's Deepanshu Singh, PhD was on board ...

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · May 6

That’s a wrap on #AIforClimateNature!

📍 Incredible talks
💡 Big ideas
💚 A growing community

Thanks to all who joined us! Let’s keep the momentum going.

@ai.cam.ac.uk @conservation.cam.ac.uk @iccscambridge.bsky.social @conservevidence.bsky.social @clr-cambridge.bsky.social @nceoscience.bsky.social

Collage of six photos from the AI for Climate & Nature Community Day, showing various speakers presenting to the audience

Collage of several individuals giving presentations at the event under the 'Flash Talks' session. Each person is actively engaging with their audience, with various expressions and gestures, set in a professional conference room environment.

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Apr 29

🐟 How can we make food more sustainable?

Join Dr. David Willer for a deep dive into environmentally sustainable food innovations🌱🌊

📍 Milton Road Library, Sat 17 May, 2-3:30pm

🎫 Register: bit.ly/4kHzKbq

#SustainableFood #FutureOfFood #ClimateHope

Climate Hope: Adapt and Conserve

Can we meet both human food needs and nature conservation goals? Innovations in the seafood sector are aiming to achieve just that.

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Apr 22

This #EarthDay2025, we’re embracing the power of renewables to protect our planet. 🌱

What is Earth Day inspiring you to do and take action?

#OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthActionDay @uniofcam.bsky.social @camcitco.bsky.social

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Cambridge Zero @cambridgezero.bsky.social · Mar 29

🎉Great to see Sam Bentley's "Good News in March" featuring the research @uniofcam.bsky.social
about how British birds are thriving in solar farms.

📽️https://youtu.be/QwyQCjbQntQ?si=bmFKml6kq-9YWh3q&t=807

@rspb.bsky.social

Dr Joshua Copping and Dr Catherine Waite on a screenshot of video featuring their research. Logos of RSPB, Univ of Cambridge and the Centre for Landscape Regeneration on the top

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