Oxford Net Zero

Oxford Net Zero

Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Fellows' presentations and opening and closing remarks
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Fellows' presentations and opening and closing remarks
On 11 February 2026, Oxford Net Zero (ONZ) hosted an event to showcase and celebrate its work at the Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, Worcester College. Our six Fellows funded by Oxford's Strategic Res...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Net zero and nature
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Net zero and nature
In this talk, Dr Aline Soterroni discusses her research on the connection between nature and net zero. Aline is Oxford Net Zero's Research Fellow on Nature-based Solutions. Read more about her wo...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Governing net zero
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Governing net zero
In this talk, Dr Selam Kidane Abebe discusses her research on net zero governance and international climate negotiations. Selam is Oxford Net Zero's Senior Research Fellow in Net Zero Law. Read m...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: The business of net zero
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: The business of net zero
In this talk, Kaya Axelsson discusses her research on net zero standards and the commitment to net zero by the private sector. Kaya is Oxford Net Zero's Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow. Read mo...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: The Future of Net Zero for the Fossil Fuel Sector
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: The Future of Net Zero for the Fossil Fuel Sector
In this talk, Dr Stuart Jenkins discusses his research on the fossil fuel sector's transition to net zero. Stuart is Oxford Net Zero's Research Fellow on Net Zero for the Fossil Fuel Sector. Read...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Geological carbon storage
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Geological carbon storage
In this talk, Dr Tom Kettlety discusses his research on geological carbon storage of CO2 emissions. Tom is Oxford Net Zero's Research Fellow in Geological Carbon Storage. Read more about his work...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Net zero in the Global South
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Net zero in the Global South
In this talk, Dr Jessica Omukuti discusses her research on the transition to net zero in the Global South. Jessica is Oxford Net Zero's Research Fellow on Inclusive Net Zero. Find out more about ...
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Fellows' presentations and opening and closing remarks
Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Fellows' presentations and opening and closing remarks
On 11 February 2026, Oxford Net Zero (ONZ) hosted an event to showcase and celebrate its work at the Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, Worcester College. Our six Fellows funded by Oxford's Strategic Res...
Net Zero Needs Nature and Nature Needs Net Zero
Net Zero Needs Nature and Nature Needs Net Zero
This is a recording of the final talk in the seminar series "The Reality of Net Zero", jointly hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and Oxford EARTH. Dr Aline Soterroni and Professor Natha...
Battery Energy Storage in Low Carbon Grids
Battery Energy Storage in Low Carbon Grids
This is a recording of the seventh talk in the seminar series "The Reality of Net Zero", jointly hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH. Professor Paul Shearing, Director of the ...
Equitable Access to the Natural Resources Needed to Achieve Net Zero
Equitable Access to the Natural Resources Needed to Achieve Net Zero
This is a recording of the sixth talk in the seminar series "The Reality of Net Zero", jointly hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH. Professor Mike Kendall, Head of the Departm...
Removing CO2 from the Air: The Net in Net Zero
Removing CO2 from the Air: The Net in Net Zero
This is a recording of the fifth talk in the seminar series "The Reality of Net Zero", jointly hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH. Dr Steve Smith, Executive Director of Oxfor...
Net Zero from Scientific Concept to Policy and Practice
Net Zero from Scientific Concept to Policy and Practice
This is a recording of the fourth talk in the seminar series "The Reality of Net Zero", jointly hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH. Alexis McGivern, Kaya Axelsson and Dr Mati...
Zero Carbon Energy Systems – the Heavy Lifting for Net Zero
Zero Carbon Energy Systems – the Heavy Lifting for Net Zero
This is a recording of a seminar given by Professor Nick Eyre entitled "Zero Carbon Energy Systems – the Heavy Lifting for Net Zero". It is part of the "Reality of Net Zero" seminar series hosted b...
Getting Net Zero Right: The Role of International Law
Getting Net Zero Right: The Role of International Law
This is a recording of the second seminar in the series "The Reality of Net Zero", hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH. The speakers are Lavanya Rajamani, Oxford Net Zero Co-I...
Net Zero from a Planetary Perspective
Net Zero from a Planetary Perspective
This is a recording of the first seminar in the seminar series "The Reality of Net Zero", hosted by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH. The speakers are Alexis McGivern, Net Zero Integ...
Governing Net Zero: Assessing Convergence & Gaps in the Voluntary Standards & Guidelines Landscape
Governing Net Zero: Assessing Convergence & Gaps in the Voluntary Standards & Guidelines Landscape
Find the full report here: https://netzeroclimate.org/oxford-net-zero-report-assesses-the-voluntary-standards-landscape/
Net zero governance: The moment for multilateral governance and national regulation - ONZ webinar
Net zero governance: The moment for multilateral governance and national regulation - ONZ webinar
National net zero commitments now cover 88% of global emissions, 92% of GDP and 89% of the world’s population (Net Zero Tracker). To support this, net zero guidance and standards now exist for orga...
Learning across global regions: Comparing climate marketcraft in developing countries - ONZ webinar
Learning across global regions: Comparing climate marketcraft in developing countries - ONZ webinar
Local climate action benefits from learning across national cases, as there are valuable opportunities to look on recent experiences on policy and institutional design, and implementation. Novel ex...
Net zero for influenced emissions: The role of global professional service providers - ONZ webinar
Net zero for influenced emissions: The role of global professional service providers - ONZ webinar
Professional service providers, such as consultancies, legal firms and financial institutions, have a significant influencing role to play as nodes to help scale key principles and alignment for a ...