10 Years of the Paris Climate Agreement: Reflecting on what has worked, what hasn’t and what comes next

A decade after it was adopted, the Paris Agreement stands as both a landmark of global climate cooperation and a reminder of the profound gap between collective ambition and planetary reality. Join Prof Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative for Climate, and scholars from the University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Manchester for a candid look at a decade of climate governance under the Paris Agreement — the wins, failures, and urgent path forward — followed by a networking drinks reception.

This event is for University of Cambridge staff and students only.

Speakers:

• Keynote: Prof Rachel Kyte – UK Special Representative for Climate

• Prof Lisa Vanhala – Professor of Political Science, University College London

• Prof Matthew Paterson – Professor of International Politics, University of Manchester

• Prof Harro van Asselt – Professor of Climate Law and Policy, University of Cambridge

• Dr Joanna Depledge – Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance Fellow, University of Cambridge

Programme:

14:00 Welcome & Introduction — Dr Caroline Bertram & Isobel Morris

14:05 Keynote — Prof Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative for Climate

14:30 Prof Lisa Vanhala, University College London

14:55 Prof Matthew Paterson, University of Manchester

15:20 Refreshments & Networking

15:40 Prof Harro van Asselt, University of Cambridge

16:05 Dr Joanna Depledge, University of Cambridge

16:30 Panel Discussion — Speakers & Chair: Prof Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni

16:55 Concluding Remarks — Dr Caroline Bertram & Dr James Levine

17:00 Drinks Reception

18:00 Close