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John Browne

@lordjohnbrowne

Cambridge and Stanford alumnus, engineer, ex-CEO of BP, and co-founder of BeyondNetZero, championing ways to tackle the climate crisis.

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This morning, I joined Gabriel Caillaux of General Atlantic to discuss how climate investing is changing as the world becomes more divided. We talked about the risks, the opportunities, and how investors can lead through uncertainty.

This morning, I joined Gabriel Caillaux of <a href="/generalatlantic/">General Atlantic</a>  to discuss how climate investing is changing as the world becomes more divided.

We talked about the risks, the opportunities, and how investors can lead through uncertainty.
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“Earth doesn’t recognise national boundaries – and neither should our response to the climate emergency.” My latest for The Independent on why Net Zero demands global collaboration. We must act together—urgently. #NetZero #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition independent.co.uk/voices/net-zer


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It was a privilege to receive an honorary degree from University of Strathclyde last week. I was also grateful for the chance to speak about the urgent need to support our universities. They are engines of growth, innovation, and freedom - and they must not be neglected. #HigherEducation

It was a privilege to receive an honorary degree from <a href="/UniStrathclyde/">University of Strathclyde</a> last week.

I was also grateful for the chance to speak about the urgent need to support our universities. They are engines of growth, innovation, and freedom - and they must not be neglected.

#HigherEducation
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This time last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Tate's 25th anniversary celebration. It was a moment to reflect on the extraordinary impact the Tate has had on the cultural life of the UK and beyond. Over the years, I’ve been proud to support Tate - including as

This time last week, I had the pleasure of attending the <a href="/Tate/">Tate</a>'s  25th anniversary celebration.

It was a moment to reflect on the extraordinary impact the Tate has had on the cultural life of the UK and beyond. Over the years, I’ve been proud to support Tate - including as
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The Chancellor of Cambridge holds no power, but carries real responsibility. To defend free speech. To support academic excellence. To help the university remain a place of resilience, openness, and progress. That is the role I seek to fulfil. lordjohnbrowne.com/news/defending


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My mother was a Holocaust survivor. She taught me that when times are hard, the majority often turns on the minority. That truth shaped her life - and mine. So I was honoured to attend H.E.T.'s Ambassador Conference as a HET board member and head of the Ambassador

My mother was a Holocaust survivor. She taught me that when times are hard, the majority often turns on the minority. That truth shaped her life - and mine.

So I was honoured to attend <a href="/HolocaustUK/">H.E.T.</a>'s  Ambassador Conference as a HET board member and head of the Ambassador
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When this photo was taken, I hadn’t told anyone I was gay. At the time, being open about my identity felt incompatible with leadership. I was eventually forced to come out—one of the first in my position to do so. It was a painful experience, but it gave me a platform to speak

When this photo was taken, I hadn’t told anyone I was gay.
 
At the time, being open about my identity felt incompatible with leadership. I was eventually forced to come out—one of the first in my position to do so. It was a painful experience, but it gave me a platform to speak
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I am honoured to have the endorsement of so many respected members of the Cambridge community and beyond—alumni, staff, and leaders alike. Their belief in my candidacy for Chancellor means a great deal, and I am inspired by their shared commitment to the future of our

I am honoured to have the endorsement of so many respected members of the Cambridge community and beyond—alumni, staff, and leaders alike. 

Their belief in my candidacy for Chancellor means a great deal, and I am inspired by their shared commitment to the future of our