Monday 9 February 2026 2:00pm to Tuesday 17 February 2026 7:00pm
About
The 2026 Green Festival (9 February - 17 February 2026), is running. It is a diverse, fast-moving sector, making it exciting, but also a little daunting if you do not know quite what you would like to do. However, do not despair, in addition to the Green Festival there is a vast amount of information out there to help you find out about different roles within the sector.
Don't forget to check out the Environment pages for more information.
Find out more, and register for the events below.
- Green Careers Fair (Careers Service), Mon, 9 Feb, 2:00-5:30pm, In Person
In collaboration with Cambridge Zero, the fair is about helping you discover possible career paths and opportunities in sustainability and environment-related organisations. Attendance will include charities, non-governmental organisations, start-ups/ spinouts, private sector and public sector organisations as well as University departments.
- What does greenwashing mean now? (Cambridge Zero) - Mon, 9 Feb, 6:00-7:30pm, In Person
This panel event will help you think critically about prospective employers. A panel of sustainability professionals will discuss whether or not you can make a difference on climate change and sustainability from inside an organisation.
- Global Green NGOs Virtual Panel and Q&A (Careers Service), Tues 10 Feb, 5:30-6:45pm, Online
Global NGO alumni/ employers will share their green initiatives and gain insights into how to navigate careers. Suitable for those interested in both STEM and non-STEM career paths.
- Skills Session: Navigating ESG Risks: Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Investments (British International Investment) , Wed, 11 Feb, 2:00-3:00pm, Virtual
During this masterclass, British International Investment's Environment and Social team will take you through their approach to framing, measuring and mitigating ESG risks across their investments.
- Green Careers Panel & Networking (Judge Business School), Wed, 11 Feb, 6:00-7:30pm, In Person
Cambridge Judge Business School hosts Judge alumni working in green careers, followed by an informal networking session.
- Sustainable Food Careers Virtual Panel and Q&A (Careers Service), Thur, 12 Feb, 5:30-6:45pm, Virtual
Hear from sustainable food alumni/ employers that are active and passionate about their green initiatives. Suitable for those interested in STEM and non-STEM career paths.
- Sustainable coffee - a systems thinking workshop, Fri, 13 Feb, 12:00-2:00pm, In-person
Join sustainability strategy consultancy Brite Green, alongside Union Handroasted Coffee, for a practical, interactive workshop to explore sustainability impacts and solutions in the coffee industry, using a systems thinking approach.
- Careers in sustainability for non-STEM graduates (Cambridge Zero), Fri, 13 Feb, 5:30-7:00pm, In Person
The transition to net zero requires action across all parts of society, and it is vital that graduates of all degree subjects can find a sustainable career. The panel will discuss how you can find yours, with advice from those who have already done so.
- Careers in climate communication (Cambridge Zero), Mon 16 Feb 2026, 17:30 - 19:00, In Person
We already have the tools available to solve the climate crisis, so what’s stopping us taking action? In areas that aren't currently experiencing the full impacts of the climate crisis, people lack awareness of its severity. That’s why careers in climate communication are crucial to motivate people to make real change.
- Skills Session: A Recruiter's Perspective (Hays Recruitment), Tues 17 Feb, 12:00-2:00pm, In Person
Join the dive into the green jobs market with a focus on providing an honest perspective and overview. Followed by professional advice to overcome challenges and position yourself effectively to succeed in your job search.
- Transformational climate futures (Cambridge Zero), Tues, 17 Feb, 5:30-7:00pm, In Person
The big problems we face today demand big thinking. That’s where this panel comes in: here to inspire you, share their experiences of work to change the future, and answer your questions about the challenges of work that tries unambiguously to change the status quo.