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Read more at: Methane, Markets and Food How the Climate Emergency will drive an urgent focus on methane and what this means for the food and agricultural industries

Methane, Markets and Food How the Climate Emergency will drive an urgent focus on methane and what this means for the food and agricultural industries

Friday 22 April - Faced with the threat of irreversible tipping points in the climate system, humanity is looking for options to rapidly reduce the rate of warming - with the most viable approach being to dramatically reduce methane emissions.


Read more at: Salomé Lehtman

Salomé Lehtman

Salomé joined the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) as a Project Co-ordinator focusing on EU policy and industrial transformation. Prior to joining CISL, Salomé worked as a Schuman trainee in the DG for External Policies of the European Parliament focusing on sustainability and climate change issues. She also gained experience in the development and humanitarian sector as a Partnership Assistant at the NGO World Vision and as a Programme and Funding Coordinator in the Al-Amari refugee camp in Palestine.


Read more at: Preparing the runway for sustainable aviation
Aviation Impact Accelerator

Preparing the runway for sustainable aviation

26 January 2022 - Miruna Rapeanu and Beth Barker reflect on the challenges and the next steps for the Aviation Impact Accelerator following COP26.


Read more at: Tahmid Chowdhury

Tahmid Chowdhury

Tahmid joined CISL as a Programme Manager in August 2021, focusing on Industry. Tahmid runs the Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and products, and leads on competitiveness policy. Tahmid previously worked at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy within the UK Government. Tahmid worked on EU engagement and strategy, managing the UK’s participation at the Competitiveness Council and Energy Council, as well as policy work on the EU Industrial Strategy and European Accessibility Act.


Read more at: Goksen Sahin

Goksen Sahin

Goksen joined the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in January 2022 to work as Senior Project Manager in the EU office. She provides coordination and planning for the CLG Europe secretariat and its communication activities. She also supports the Green Growth Partnership and on profiling the CLGs at international events.


Read more at: Beth Barker

Beth Barker

Beth is a Programme Manager working on the Aviation Impact Accelerator project, an academic-industry collaboration working to accelerate the transition to sustainable aviation, and on CLG Europe's work convening industry and advocating for policy to support heavy industry decarbonisation.


Read more at: Living in the Climate Crisis: Young People in Uganda

Living in the Climate Crisis: Young People in Uganda

5 November 2021 - This report documents the diverse livelihood strategies of young people living in Uganda, the impacts of climate change on their lives, and the adaptation and mitigation strategies that they have employed to address the crisis so far. By foregrounding views of young people, our research presents a vivid picture of how climate disruptions are already impacting young people.


Read more at: High-level event – On the Borderline: The EU CBAM and its place in the world of trade, 25 October 2021

High-level event – On the Borderline: The EU CBAM and its place in the world of trade, 25 October 2021

Monday, 25 October, 2021 - 13:00 to 14:30

Learn more about how the EU proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is driving forward discussions around trade and climate.


Read more at: Targeting Net Zero: A strategic framework for business action
Targeting Net Zero

Targeting Net Zero: A strategic framework for business action

Introduction A net zero emission economy will be essential to maintain a stable global climate. The private sector has a critical role in delivering this and there is a growing body of evidence to demonstrate that it makes good business sense to act. Business action on climate change can inform...


Read more at: Climate talks will fail without more young people's voices
Tree planting

Climate talks will fail without more young people's voices

29 June 2021 – Anna Barford, CISL Research Fellow, reflects on why it is critical to engage diverse young people in decision making to find successful pathways to respond to climate change.