Student campaigners welcome the report’s call to action but criticise ‘Shell Energy loophole’ A new report published on Tuesday has concluded that it is indefensible for Cambridge University to continue taking research funding from fossil fuel companies. The report, authored by UNFCCC High Level Climate Champion Nigel Topping, states that “it is difficult to find the logic…
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…
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
Don’t know your Regent House from your University Council? What exactly is a Grace? Cambridge University’s decision making processes can be pretty confusing. As a result, it can be hard to ensure that those involved in these processes are held to account. We made this video to explain how the system is supposed to work,…
Please click here for our press release responding to the report of the Working Group on Investment Responsibility at Cambridge University. “Last Monday the University Council approved the working group report recommending a greater incorporation of environmental and social considerations into investment decisions while steering clear of a divestment decision. This is too little, too…