climaTRACES Lab is an interdisciplinary research initiative at the University of Cambridge focusing on climate, nature, and sustainability research.
Our focus is on data-driven research and policy engagement, covering the following four themes: Communication & Communities, Macroeconomics & Sustainability, Green & Sustainable Finance, and Nature & Biodiversity.
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Economic consequence of doing nothing about climate change
The economic impacts of climate change and the reasons to adapt are already tangible, making it crucial to overcome these barriers. By recognizing the cost of inaction and taking steps to overcome the barriers to action, leaders can put the world on a more sustainable path for current and future generations. More details here.
News article or big oil ad? A sneaky form of energy misinformation
A sneaky form of advertising favoured by oil giants influences public opinion with climate action misperceptions, but climaTRACES lab researchers are studying potential solutions. More details here.
Decision-making with AI: Keeping humans in the loop
We are trying to understand how to best create a human-in-the-loop (HITL) AI design so that a decision-maker can trust the emerging AI systems and work with AI to create public value. Project supported by ai@cam. More details here.
Innovation for Africa’s climate futures: Agriculture, women’s health and digital technology
The 2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge Entrepreneurship Prize Competition spearheaded by our director recognised innovative ideas in agriculture, women’s health and digital technology. More details here.
Communication and Communities
Using AI and machine learning to create a people-centric approach to achieving net zero transition.
Macroeconomics and Sustainability
Merging science and macroeconomic research to understand economic and social costs of climate change, nature, and biodiversity loss to design policies and institutions to achieve a net zero world.
Green and Sustainable Finance
Using data science to address challenges of environmental risks to the financial system.
Nature and Biodiversity
Emphasizing the critical role of nature and biodiversity with narratives of economic growth.
