The Climate Change Research Group (CCRG) is a cross-disciplinary research group under the aegis of the Royal Geographical Society with Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG).
We are a group of active researchers in geography and related disciplines who share a professional interest in the study of Climate Change.
The CCRG organizes discussion events on burning issues of climate change, sponsors sessions and panels at the Annual Conference of the Royal Geographical Society, presents undergraduate dissertation awards and organizes competitions for creative climate communication, among other events.
RECENT EVENTS
30 September 2025. Climate Change under Political Extremism
Speakers
Professor Sarah Birch FRSE, FBA, Professor of Political Science at King's College London: a leading expert in environmental politics and electoral integrity.
Dr Berhard Forchtner, Associate Professor at the University of Leicester, who has written extensively on climate change, environment and the far right.
Richard Hames and Alex Roberts, journalists and authors of The Rise of Ecofascism and hosts of the 12 Rules for What? podcast.
Jonathan Watts The Guardian’s Global Environment Editor – live from the Amazon.
Chaired by Dr. Laurie Parsons
9 July 2025. Climate Change and the Law: Obstacles and Challenges
Speakers
Michael B. Gerrard, Columbia University. Environmental Lawyer
Kate Cook, Barrister. Specialist in Environmental law, public international law, EU and Human Rights law.
Monica Feria-Tinta, Barrister. Specialist in Public International Law and International Arbitration. Leading practitioner in Public International Law, Energy, Environment, International Human Rights Law.
Adam Weiss, Chief Programmes and Impact Officer for ClientEarth. Head of Oceans Programme at ClientEarth.
Chaired by Ilma Bogdan
27 Nov 2024. COP 29: what just happened? An expert panel discussion.
Speakers
Bob Ward: Policy and Communications Director, The Grantham Institute, London School of Economics
Dr Julia Blocher: Project lead - HABITABLE, the EU’s largest ever project linking climate change and migration
Longgena Ginting: Indonesia Country Director, Purpose, an NGO dedicated to social impact on climate change, global poverty and voting rights
Nivedita Bansal: Climate Leader, Women’s Climate Collective
Flora Pereira: Chief Engagement and Education Officer, The Pulitzer Centre.
Chaired by Laurie Parsons, Reader at Royal Holloway Univ of London and Chair, Climate Change Research Group Steering Committee
19 Feb 2024. What's in store for UK climate policy in the next five years?
Speakers
The Rt. Hon. The Lord Deben
Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East and Shadow Minister for Climate Change
Professor Carly McLachlan, Professor of Climate and Energy Policy, and Director of Tyndall Manchester
Dr Donal Brown, Director of UK Programmes, Ashden
Chaired by Bob Ward, Chair of the London Climate Change Partnership and Director of Policy and Communications at LSE Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment