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Divestment: Advantages and Disadvantages for the University of Cambridge– Ellen Quigley, Emily Bugden, Anthony Odgers
On 1st October 2020, the University of Cambridge announced their plans to divest from all fossil fuel companies by 2030, following a report into the advantages and disadvantages of divestment, written by University staff. The report is hosted on their website. We have included it here for reference and posterity. You can find a summary…
Our Response to the Divestment Working Group Report
University Council has recently published the Report from the widely-questioned Divestment Working Group. In this 5 page document we explain what are the stickiest missconcenptions of the working group. Find the full document here.
The Compiled Case for Divestment Submitted to University Councillors May 2018
In the run-up to Council’s decision on divestment on Monday 21st May 2018, we submitted this document to all university councillors to make a comprehensive case for divestment. In it, we have compiled evidence for democratic support, press coverage, and extracts from our extensive reports making the arguments for divestment. Find it here
Decarbonising Cambridge. A pathway to Divestment and Positive Reinvestment – Official Report
On 19th of January 2018 we publish a report authored by 20 students from Zero Carbon and partner societies Just Love and Positive Investment Cambridge. Download the full report and a summary infographic. The report wants to draw attention to the need, pragmatism, and positive impact of divestment from fossil fuels. At the same time…
Fossil Fuel Divestment at the University of Cambridge – OFFICIAL REPORT RELEASE
The Zero Carbon Society has released its official report outlining the case for divestment at the University of Cambridge, which can be accessed here. This 74-page report is the product of months of research by a team of committed students, members of the Zero Carbon Society. Foreword from Dr Rowan Williams (former Archbishop of Canterbury &…