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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Don't forget! Applications for the role of Oxford Net Zero Programme Administrator are due in exactly 1 week! Apply by 12pm on 14 October. netzeroclimate.org/job-opening-... @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @socsci.ox.ac.uk @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @ecioxford.bsky.social

Job opening: Oxford Net Zero Programme Administrator - Net Zero Climate

Oxford Net Zero is looking for a Programme Administrator to join its team at the School of Geography and the Environment. The postholder will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the…

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see this piece in @uk.theconversation.com from Prof Myles Allen & Dr Kai Jiang on China's new climate pledge. As they explain, "Beijing has form in only promising what it plans to deliver". theconversation.com/when-china-m... @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordphysics.bsky.social

When China makes a climate pledge, the world should listen

Beijing has a track record of only promising what it plans to deliver. But too often the world’s attention is elsewhere.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 9d

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 9d

At the UN last week, Pres Xi pledged to cut emissions across the Chinese economy by 7–10% by 2035 – the 1st time China has made a commitment like this. Prof Myles Allen was on the BBC's Today Programme on Thurs to discuss what it means: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (starts at 02:36:20).

Today - 25/09/2025 - BBC Sounds

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 12d

Earlier this week in New York, Oxford Net Zero & Futerra launched a new white paper on the Spheres of Influence framework. The framework aims to help companies take action on climate change beyond their direct value chains. Read more: netzeroclimate.org/oxford-net-z... #ClimateWeekNYC

Oxford Net Zero and Futerra launch new "Spheres of Influence" white paper at Climate Week NYC - Net Zero Climate

Yesterday at Climate Week NYC, Oxford Net Zero and the sustainability agency Futerra launched a white paper on the Spheres of Influence – a new framework for incentivising corporate climate action. Th...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday President Trump called climate change a "con job". Members of Oxford Net Zero joined the UK Science Media Centre's expert response: www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react... @ox.ac.uk @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social

expert reaction to Trump saying climate change is the ”greatest con job ever perpetrated in the world” and that climate change predictions ”were wrong” and made by ”stupid people” | Science Media Cen...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 14d

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC, @netzerotracker.bsky.social launched the Net Zero Stocktake 2025. netzeroclimate.org/net-zero-sto.... We're proud to be part of this amazing consortium w/@datadrivenlab.bsky.social, @eciu.net & @newclimate.bsky.social.

Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Global net zero commitments rise, even as U.S. federal government retreats - Net Zero Climate

Today at Climate Week NYC, the Net Zero Tracker publishes the Net Zero Stocktake 2025, its latest iteration of an annual assessment that reviews both the quantity and quality of net-zero commitments. ...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 15d

Hot off the press! The Net Zero Stocktake 2025 is published today. Check it out here: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 16d

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 16d

#ClimateWeekNYC is here & Oxford Net Zero is out in force! Check out this post for just a few of the exciting events we're looking forward to this week: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Image of the New York City skyline advertising Climate Week NYC. The Empire State Building is in the middle of the image. The tagline is "Power On". The dates are September 21–29, 2025.

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Pete Barbrook-Johnson @bapeterj.bsky.social · 16d

Applications Now Open

The Oxford Climate Society is delighted to announce that applications for the School of Climate Change (SoCC) are open until Saturday 11 October, midnight (11:59pm UK time)

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School of Climate Change — Oxford Climate Society

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School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · 21d

A huge congratulations to Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam, a DPhil student at SoGE, and her team for winning First Prize in the ASHRAE Region XIV Net-Zero Building Design Competition 2025 on Net Zero Data Centres!

Read online: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 21d

Interesting to see this. The @netzerotracker.bsky.social recently released a report on India's need to decarbonise in order to remain competitive. CBAMs were definitely a factor. zerotracker.net/analysis/ind...

Carbon Competitiveness: India at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus

How emissions and climate policies are reshaping global trade — and what India should do to stay competitive.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 22d

It was a privilege to host a dialogue at the Africa Climate Summit last week with @fossiltreaty.bsky.social, where ONZ Fellow Dr Jessica Omukuti was one of the speakers. Check out the highlights below. @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @oxford-anthro.bsky.social

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 23d

Last week at the Africa Climate Summit, the Fossil Fuel Treaty collaborated with @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social to hold an engaging dialogue between experts from across Africa on a prosperous, fossil-free future. Read through for the highlights and takeaways ⬇️

#ACS2025 #JustTransition #FossilFreeFuture

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 26d

Please join us in congratulating Professor @thomasnhale.bsky.social as he receives the Don K. Price Award for his book, 'Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing across Time' 🌎 👏

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Professor Thomas Hale awarded 2025 Don K. Price Award

Thomas Hale, Professor in Public Policy (Global Public Policy) and Director of the Blavatnik School’s MPP, has been awarded the 2025 Don K. Price Award for his latest book, Long Problems.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 26d

If you missed the programme on Wednesday, a recording is available on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... Those outside the UK can listen on the BBC app or BBC.com. More info: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic.... Check out Dr Evatt's post-programme reflections here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks for your comment, Annie. We agree that framing is key. That's why we think it's so important to take part in these conversations, even (or especially) when they're difficult. Dr Evatt shared her reflections on LinkedIn if you're interested: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#moralmaze | Dr. Alice Evatt | 14 comments

Last night I joined BBC Radio 4’s #MoralMaze to tackle one question: is Net Zero a moral imperative? The debate was framed around whether net zero is worth the costs, whether it unfairly burdens ordi...

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 26d

🌍 What could a just, thriving future for people and nature look like? Laura Pereira explores why we need transformative scenarios—and how the Nature Futures Framework helps us imagine better paths forward. ✨🌱 @laurap18.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

Why we need transformative scenarios for people and nature

Why we need transformative scenarios for people and nature: Building capacities to imagine safe and just futures for all life on Earth Laura Pereira There is general scientific agreement on the…

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 28d

We're thrilled that Research Fellow Dr Alice Evatt will be on the BBC's Moral Maze programme tonight! Listen live on Radio 4 at 8pm BST or catch the recording afterwards: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @ox.ac.uk @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

BBC Radio 4 - Moral Maze, Is ‘net zero’ a moral pursuit?

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

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Chad M. Baum @chadmbaum.bsky.social · Sep 3

Really helpful and easy-to-read introduction to #CDR from @heatmap.news @emilypont.bsky.social

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Why We Need Carbon Removal

Plus how it’s different from carbon capture — and, while we’re at it, carbon offsets.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just ONE more day to apply for this role! Don't delay!

Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reminder: there's less than a week to apply for the role of Corporate Policy Engagement Manager w/Oxford Net Zero's amazing Engagement Team! Get your application in by 12pm on Tuesday 2 September. Read more & apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reminder: there's less than a week to apply for the role of Corporate Policy Engagement Manager w/Oxford Net Zero's amazing Engagement Team! Get your application in by 12pm on Tuesday 2 September. Read more & apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you're interested in greenhouse gas removal research and policy, check out this fantastic event happening in London on 30 September. ⬇️

CO₂RE – The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub @co2rehub.bsky.social · Aug 20

What are the latest developments in GGR research? What do they mean for decision-makers? If you're interested in these 2 questions, we invite you to join us for Day 2 of our UK GGR Event on 30 September at @rigb.org in London. Read more & register: co2re.org/events/the-u...

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · Aug 20

Would you like to help increase the impact of Oxford's climate research? Join @climateoxford.bsky.social as their network coordinator. Apply by 12pm on 8 Sept. More info below. ⬇️

Oxford Climate Research Network @climateoxford.bsky.social · Aug 6

Oxford Climate Research Network are recruiting!

Join OCRN as the network coordinator (0.6FTE) and help us raise the impact, effectiveness, and profile of climate research at Oxford University.

Deadline: midday 8 Sept 2025

@oxuniearthsci.bsky.social

More details: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

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