Events

Engineering has changed the world. But global temperatures are rising due to human action and emissions reduction is not sufficient to protect vulnerable people and places from the worst effects of climate change. What if engineering could help cool the planet? 

Engineering for the Climate, a seminar series from University of Cambridge and Centre for Climate Repair. 
LR4, Department of Engineering. 
30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar 2025.
Free to attend and open to all.

Part of the Cambridge Science Festival, we invite you to a critical discussion on a pivotal topic in the fight against climate change: the role of climate interventions. 

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the conversation around interventions—ranging from technological innovations to policy reforms—has become increasingly urgent. Are these strategies essential for meaningful progress, or do they divert our attention from the systemic changes needed for a sustainable future?

Arctic Repair has been proposed as a form of climate engineering that could be deployed to reduce declining sea ice over the Arctic summer. It does not address the root cause of climate change, and does not eliminate the urgent need to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions. Apart from scientific uncertainty surrounding repair techniques, there are ethical, political and social issues that also need to be addressed.

This 2.5 day conference, held at the University of Cambridge, will be an engaging event of discussions, research presentations and networking opportunities with the aim to bring together the latest research and ethical debates on climate repair.