Letters from CCS: Week 6
Here’s to another week full of climate-related events and a huge good luck to everyone in the exam/thesis trenches (or a well done to you if you’ve finished!) 💚
Cambridge Journal of Climate Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, is now published (read it now!) 📖
CCS Student Climate Dissertation Night — Wed 17th June
Opportunity to participate in UNFCCC negotiation proceedings on 15th June (more info below ⬇️)
Join our 2025-26 CCS Executive Committee (more info below ⬇️)
💚 Eleanor and the whole CCS committee
🌍 Read the Newest Publication of CJCR Now!
The Cambridge Journal of Climate Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, has now been published online, and is available to view here.
From climate justice and sustainable finance to urban governance, Indigenous adaptation, and Global South perspectives, this issue’s sixteen articles examine the politics of climate action in an era of polycrisis.
As ever, the issue showcases the Journal’s commitment to interdisciplinary, critical, and globally engaged scholarship. Featuring contributions from researchers across continents and disciplines, the collection explores climate governance, justice, finance, adaptation, rights, and resilience—from Arctic blue carbon and urban climate action to feminist climate politics, Indigenous adaptation, and the future of climate accountability.
CJCR 3(1) is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of climate action in a rapidly changing world. We invite readers to explore this timely collection.
Editors-in-Chief: Janani Venkatesh and Noah Valentin Weichgrebe
Senior Editors: Em de Charentenay, Kira Clingen, Dover Sikes, and Joseph Winters
Associate Editors: Emma Allen, Harry Dalton, Sam Harvey, Amelia Jones, and Emilia Uszczuk
📅 Upcoming Events
Opportunity to participate in UNFCCC negotiation proceedings — 15th June
Participate in UNFCCC negotiation proceedings at this year’s Live from Bonn event, hosted by the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL), taking place at 12:00pm on 15 June in the David Attenborough Building.
Join experts participating in the UNFCCC SB64 Meetings in Bonn, alongside colleagues from around the world, as we strengthen capacity, exchange knowledge, and share insights on climate law and governance.
Attending in person offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the discussions, connect with fellow students and professionals, and support preparations for Climate Law and Governance Day, which will take place in Antalya during COP31.
If you plan to attend in person, please register via both the Microsoft Form and Eventbrite (containing full event description) to receive event resources and Zoom link access.
CCS Student Climate Dissertation Night! — Wed 17th June
Present your climate-related dissertation/research and hear about work done by fellow peers on Wed 17 June + feedback from Cambridge Journal of Climate Research Editors.
🗓️ Wed 17th June, 5-6:30pm
📍Sidgwick Hall, Newnham College
Green Societies Picnic — Thursday 25th June @ Jesus Green
Join us for a picnic with the Green Societies of Cambridge to finish off the academic year! We’ll see you on 25th June at 12:30pm on Jesus Green.
You can look forward to free Aromi vegan pizza! 🍕
People’s Emergency Briefing — Thurs 18th June, 4.30-6.30pm
We are hosting a People’s Emergency Briefing on Thurs 18th June, 4.30-6.30pm at the dept of engineering!
This is a very topical short film aimed towards the General UK population. It’s not accessible online, you can only view it via a formal screening, like this one.
45 minute screening of the PEB documentary, followed by a group discussion:
Is the UK ready for the changing climate?
What is the role of the government?
How do we engage students?
How do we engage the public?
🔗 Sign up here / Find out more!
Take part in the Great Big Green Week — 6th - 14th June 2026
Welcome to Great Big Green Week 2026, where more than a million people will come together from 6 to 14 June to take action for their communities, for nature and for the climate.
Together for good, we can make our neighbourhoods better places to live, protect the natural world we love and show politicians and decision makers that people across the UK want positive change.
🔗 Find an event near you, or create your own today!
Cambridge Nature Festival — Now started!!
The Cambridge Nature Festival 2026 runs from Saturday, 23rd May to Tuesday, 30th June, marking its fifth year as a cornerstone of the city’s environmental calendar.
With over 180 events – building on the record-breaking success of last year – the 2026 line-up offers a mix of scientific discovery, creative expression, and pure outdoor fun.
Whether you are a budding biologist or just someone who enjoys a quiet stroll, there is something to capture your imagination and curiosity.
Cambridge Climate Therapists — Saturday 13th June
Climate Cafes offer a supportive space for people to express what they feel and think about climate issues, reflect together and listen to one another. The cafes are led by facilitators, so you can be sure there will be space for you to speak if you wish to. All welcome.
🕒 3-4:30pm (doors open at 2:45pm)
📍Mill Road Community Centre, 6 Hazell St, Cambridge, CB1 2GN. (Citibus 2, or 10 minute walk from station)
🎟️Free but donations welcome to cover costs
Cambridge Climate Therapists is a group of qualified therapists and psychological practitioners concerned with climate issues. We offer our time voluntarily to the community.
➡️ Join our 2026-27 CCS Executive Committee
CCS is recruiting its new executive committee for the 2026/2027 academic year. Discover how you can get involved and apply here. The deadline is Midnight on June 20th.
Vice-President of Changemaking
In this role, you will oversee the Policy, Action and Partnerships Teams! Together, they work to produce climate-positive policy changes at the College, Departmental and University level. At the same time, you’ll also work with green societies and officers across Cambridge.
Vice-President of Community
In this role, you’ll oversee the Education, Research and Careers Teams. The main goal of all three teams is to help foster a wider climate community in Cambridge. The role involves engaging students, connecting climate researchers, and improving green career prospects!
Vice-President of Operations
Your main responsibility in this role will be to ensure that the society runs smoothly from the inside! You will organise committee events and socials and overlook society logistics, including bookings and minutes. Simultaneously, you will oversee the Operations Team, which handles events and society communications.
Treasurer
As treasurer, you will get to manage the society’s finances, including accounts, grant proposals, and budgeting. Please note this role is open to British nationals only.
We hope you will consider applying! And if you have any queries, please direct them to jt934@cam.ac.uk.
👗Dressbridge
Have you left it too late to find your perfect May Ball dress? Are you going to a themed May Ball and have nothing to wear? Or do you have an item in your closet that’s sitting unloved?
Dressbridge is a platform for exchanging dresses, accessories, shoes and formal wear of all kinds - for your May Ball and formal needs!
It is up to the lender and renter to negotiate the terms of the exchange.
What to post on Dressbridge?
a) Looking for an item on a specific day
b) Offering to loan an item - in exchange for another item, for a small fee (to be determined by the lender), for free, for a non-financial token (e.g. coffee)
c) Offering to sell an item - for a fee to be determined for the lender
🔗 Click here for the link to the group!
🌐 Call for Web Developer
Have experience in web-development or web-design? Free over summer, and want to contribute to a good cause? CCS is searching for someone to develop a new Cambridge Climate Society website this summer!
What do you get?
• The chance to build up your portfolio
• Work experience over the summer
Contact: cambridge.climate.society@gmail.com for more information/questions.
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Well done for making it to the end of this weeks newsletter! See you soon 💚