Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission
@yhclimate.bsky.social
An independent body that supports ambitious action across Yorkshire and the Humber on rapid emissions reduction, nature restoration, a just transition and climate adaptation.
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What is the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission?
We are a group of people, from different places and with different perspectives, that come together to inspire positive change across the region.
To learn more, watch the video in full on our brand new website ✨
👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk
We are a group of people, from different places and with different perspectives, that come together to inspire positive change across the region.
To learn more, watch the video in full on our brand new website ✨
👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk
📣Yorkshire's economy can benefit by leading the way on #climateaction!
Find out how, and why place-based momentum is building across the region in our November newsletter.
There's also an opportunity to collaborate with us through a PhD on green spaces and young people.
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Find out how, and why place-based momentum is building across the region in our November newsletter.
There's also an opportunity to collaborate with us through a PhD on green spaces and young people.
mailchi.mp/daa3c36cb8a6...
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📣Yorkshire's economy can benefit by leading the way on #climateaction!
Find out how, and why place-based momentum is building across the region in our November newsletter.
There's also an opportunity to collaborate with us through a PhD on green spaces and young people.
mailchi.mp/daa3c36cb8a6...
Find out how, and why place-based momentum is building across the region in our November newsletter.
There's also an opportunity to collaborate with us through a PhD on green spaces and young people.
mailchi.mp/daa3c36cb8a6...
We've had a busy time! Catch up on our activities in our October newsletter, including our Climate Commissions Gathering in Bradford and links to videos from the day.
If you'd like to receive our monthly updates, head over to our website to sign up.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/about-us/
If you'd like to receive our monthly updates, head over to our website to sign up.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/about-us/
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission Newsletter - October
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October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We've had a busy time! Catch up on our activities in our October newsletter, including our Climate Commissions Gathering in Bradford and links to videos from the day.
If you'd like to receive our monthly updates, head over to our website to sign up.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/about-us/
If you'd like to receive our monthly updates, head over to our website to sign up.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/about-us/
Yorkshire’s economy can benefit, and so can our health: our Chair Asif Husain-Naviatti on why the region has the potential to lead the way on #climateaction - and how businesses and communities are already getting stuck in and collaborating to make it happen.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/yor...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/yor...
Yorkshire's economy can benefit from region leading way on climate action: Asif Husain-Naviatti
The Yorkshire Post Climate Summit 2025 took place last week, now in its fifth year. I had the immense privilege of hosting it. For those in the room, it offered a rare breadth of perspectives – on tec...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Yorkshire’s economy can benefit, and so can our health: our Chair Asif Husain-Naviatti on why the region has the potential to lead the way on #climateaction - and how businesses and communities are already getting stuck in and collaborating to make it happen.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/yor...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/yor...
Looking for a PhD project exploring nature's role in wellbeing, climate justice & climate adaptation, esp for young people?
Alongside @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social & others, you'd be collaborating with us & building on our work in this space.
Intrigued? Here's more: yes-dtn.ac.uk/research/gre...
Alongside @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social & others, you'd be collaborating with us & building on our work in this space.
Intrigued? Here's more: yes-dtn.ac.uk/research/gre...
Green Space, Young People, and Climate Justice: Enhancing Access, Adaptation and Wellbeing through Nature-Based Solutions - Yorkshire Environmental Sciences • Doctoral Training Network
This PhD project explores how urban green infrastructure—like tree planting and green corridors—can support the development of inclusive biodiverse, and climate-resilient urban environments, through p...
yes-dtn.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking for a PhD project exploring nature's role in wellbeing, climate justice & climate adaptation, esp for young people?
Alongside @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social & others, you'd be collaborating with us & building on our work in this space.
Intrigued? Here's more: yes-dtn.ac.uk/research/gre...
Alongside @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social & others, you'd be collaborating with us & building on our work in this space.
Intrigued? Here's more: yes-dtn.ac.uk/research/gre...
We’re here! Our Director @rosafosterclimate.bsky.social will be speaking today, drawing on our work on enabling local energy plans: www.solace-summit.com/speakers/202...
Also Commissioner @obee72.bsky.social on collaborations: www.solace-summit.com/speakers/202...
Come & find us if you’re around!
Also Commissioner @obee72.bsky.social on collaborations: www.solace-summit.com/speakers/202...
Come & find us if you’re around!
Today leaders are gathering at Solace Summit for two days of learning, leadership and innovation — exploring People, Place, Purpose & Equity.
Featuring civic leadership, equity, global insights, and a keynote from Lemn Sissay OBE.
📸 Let's kick it off together! Share your highlights
#SolaceSummit
Featuring civic leadership, equity, global insights, and a keynote from Lemn Sissay OBE.
📸 Let's kick it off together! Share your highlights
#SolaceSummit
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’re here! Our Director @rosafosterclimate.bsky.social will be speaking today, drawing on our work on enabling local energy plans: www.solace-summit.com/speakers/202...
Also Commissioner @obee72.bsky.social on collaborations: www.solace-summit.com/speakers/202...
Come & find us if you’re around!
Also Commissioner @obee72.bsky.social on collaborations: www.solace-summit.com/speakers/202...
Come & find us if you’re around!
“Yorkshire has the size, population, landscape, and industry to be a mini-Britain - we can lead the way”. Our Chair Asif Husain-Naviatti opens #YPclimatechange at Leeds Conservatoire with a call to action for ambitious #climateaction across the region.
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
“Yorkshire has the size, population, landscape, and industry to be a mini-Britain - we can lead the way”. Our Chair Asif Husain-Naviatti opens #YPclimatechange at Leeds Conservatoire with a call to action for ambitious #climateaction across the region.
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Was great for Climate Emergency UK to speak at this event about the Council Climate Action Scorecards! If you would like a member of our team to deliver a presentation on how to use the Scorecards, or a deep dive for your area, then email declare@climateemergency.uk or reach out on social media.
Today we are in #Bradford celebrating the multitude of individuals, communities & organisations who are driving positive change across Y&H.
At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions.
At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions.
September 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Was great for Climate Emergency UK to speak at this event about the Council Climate Action Scorecards! If you would like a member of our team to deliver a presentation on how to use the Scorecards, or a deep dive for your area, then email declare@climateemergency.uk or reach out on social media.
Proud of @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social for being the convenor of Leeds’ Resilient: Sustainable City ambition! The Commission started its climate journey in 2017 and continues to play an important role in helping to shape Leeds’ net-zero nature-positive future.
leedsclimate.org.uk/lcc-news/new...
leedsclimate.org.uk/lcc-news/new...
October 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Proud of @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social for being the convenor of Leeds’ Resilient: Sustainable City ambition! The Commission started its climate journey in 2017 and continues to play an important role in helping to shape Leeds’ net-zero nature-positive future.
leedsclimate.org.uk/lcc-news/new...
leedsclimate.org.uk/lcc-news/new...
Today we are in #Bradford celebrating the multitude of individuals, communities & organisations who are driving positive change across Y&H.
At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions.
At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions.
September 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Today we are in #Bradford celebrating the multitude of individuals, communities & organisations who are driving positive change across Y&H.
At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions.
At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions.
How do you introduce yourself to @stephenfry.bsky.social?
Andrew Wood travelled to #Westminster for a @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social event, but came over all tongue-tied. Did his strategy for deploying Dr Seuss to discuss climate policy work? Read on ...
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/blog/ho...
Andrew Wood travelled to #Westminster for a @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social event, but came over all tongue-tied. Did his strategy for deploying Dr Seuss to discuss climate policy work? Read on ...
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/blog/ho...
How do you introduce yourself to Stephen Fry? | Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission
The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission unites diverse stakeholders to advise, support, and monitor an ambitious regional climate action plan.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
How do you introduce yourself to @stephenfry.bsky.social?
Andrew Wood travelled to #Westminster for a @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social event, but came over all tongue-tied. Did his strategy for deploying Dr Seuss to discuss climate policy work? Read on ...
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/blog/ho...
Andrew Wood travelled to #Westminster for a @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social event, but came over all tongue-tied. Did his strategy for deploying Dr Seuss to discuss climate policy work? Read on ...
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/blog/ho...
looking forward to Wednesday when young people get to meet members of the @yhclimate.bsky.social learn about their work and how young people can be involved. for more info get in touch or register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ryca-yorks...
July 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🛠️ Involved in a community #share or #repair project?
🚲 Ever used one?
⛔ Do they feel out of reach?
Whatever your experiences, share them with us on 26 June (2-4pm).
We want to know how we can help get more initiatives off the ground.
Register now: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/share-repair...
🚲 Ever used one?
⛔ Do they feel out of reach?
Whatever your experiences, share them with us on 26 June (2-4pm).
We want to know how we can help get more initiatives off the ground.
Register now: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/share-repair...
June 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🛠️ Involved in a community #share or #repair project?
🚲 Ever used one?
⛔ Do they feel out of reach?
Whatever your experiences, share them with us on 26 June (2-4pm).
We want to know how we can help get more initiatives off the ground.
Register now: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/share-repair...
🚲 Ever used one?
⛔ Do they feel out of reach?
Whatever your experiences, share them with us on 26 June (2-4pm).
We want to know how we can help get more initiatives off the ground.
Register now: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/share-repair...
Book now for @y-pern.bsky.social conference on 27 June - it's a must for policy partners in the region.
Two of our Commissioners, Dr. Jatinder Singh-Mehmi, and Peter O'Brien of @yorkshireunis.bsky.social, will be speaking about driving impact through collaboration - it's what we're all about.
Two of our Commissioners, Dr. Jatinder Singh-Mehmi, and Peter O'Brien of @yorkshireunis.bsky.social, will be speaking about driving impact through collaboration - it's what we're all about.
Not long to go until our Y-PERN 2025 conference
It will bring together examples of success and impact achieved through academic and policymaker #collaborations across the #YorkshireandHumber region.
To find out more and get your #conference tickets visit: lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
It will bring together examples of success and impact achieved through academic and policymaker #collaborations across the #YorkshireandHumber region.
To find out more and get your #conference tickets visit: lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
June 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Book now for @y-pern.bsky.social conference on 27 June - it's a must for policy partners in the region.
Two of our Commissioners, Dr. Jatinder Singh-Mehmi, and Peter O'Brien of @yorkshireunis.bsky.social, will be speaking about driving impact through collaboration - it's what we're all about.
Two of our Commissioners, Dr. Jatinder Singh-Mehmi, and Peter O'Brien of @yorkshireunis.bsky.social, will be speaking about driving impact through collaboration - it's what we're all about.
Lots of interest in our work and @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social at our #UKREiiF fringe event with Citu. Great to tour the site and hear from MD Jonathan Wilson, also Jonathan Moxon of Aire Resilience Company, Steph Hepworth of @naturenorth.bsky.social and Helen McNally of @thegreenestate.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Lots of interest in our work and @leedsclimatecom.bsky.social at our #UKREiiF fringe event with Citu. Great to tour the site and hear from MD Jonathan Wilson, also Jonathan Moxon of Aire Resilience Company, Steph Hepworth of @naturenorth.bsky.social and Helen McNally of @thegreenestate.bsky.social
Reposted by Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission
🗨️ How are local people shaping decisions in Yorkshire & Humber?
In our latest blog, the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership's Lauren Cox shares how local voices are driving solutions through place-based collaboration.👇
medium.com/policy-leeds...
#Collaboration #Communities #KnowledgeExchange
In our latest blog, the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership's Lauren Cox shares how local voices are driving solutions through place-based collaboration.👇
medium.com/policy-leeds...
#Collaboration #Communities #KnowledgeExchange
How are local people’s lived experiences and expertise informing decisions and solutions in…
‘YPIP’ is bringing together academia, policy makers and communities to support place-based initiatives through knowledge exchange and…
medium.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🗨️ How are local people shaping decisions in Yorkshire & Humber?
In our latest blog, the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership's Lauren Cox shares how local voices are driving solutions through place-based collaboration.👇
medium.com/policy-leeds...
#Collaboration #Communities #KnowledgeExchange
In our latest blog, the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership's Lauren Cox shares how local voices are driving solutions through place-based collaboration.👇
medium.com/policy-leeds...
#Collaboration #Communities #KnowledgeExchange
Come meet our team at #UKREiiF this week!
Find us at the Citu offices in Leeds, just a stone's throw away from the UKREiiF venue at the Royal Armouries.
Our drop in sessions are Tuesday-Thursday this week from 9-12pm where our team is ready answer your questions and talk about our work.
Find us at the Citu offices in Leeds, just a stone's throw away from the UKREiiF venue at the Royal Armouries.
Our drop in sessions are Tuesday-Thursday this week from 9-12pm where our team is ready answer your questions and talk about our work.
May 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Come meet our team at #UKREiiF this week!
Find us at the Citu offices in Leeds, just a stone's throw away from the UKREiiF venue at the Royal Armouries.
Our drop in sessions are Tuesday-Thursday this week from 9-12pm where our team is ready answer your questions and talk about our work.
Find us at the Citu offices in Leeds, just a stone's throw away from the UKREiiF venue at the Royal Armouries.
Our drop in sessions are Tuesday-Thursday this week from 9-12pm where our team is ready answer your questions and talk about our work.
Want to join us? We are recruiting three new Commissioners from the agriculture and food, heavy industry, and energy production sectors.
Head to our website for details about the role and how to apply.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/become-a-com...
Head to our website for details about the role and how to apply.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/become-a-com...
April 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Want to join us? We are recruiting three new Commissioners from the agriculture and food, heavy industry, and energy production sectors.
Head to our website for details about the role and how to apply.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/become-a-com...
Head to our website for details about the role and how to apply.
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/become-a-com...
Great work on how to support a just transition for workers in the UK by @universityofleeds.bsky.social colleagues.
A just transition is one of our four aims. Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission has worked with the TUC on decarbonisation and we'll be doing more exciting work in this space in 2025.
A just transition is one of our four aims. Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission has worked with the TUC on decarbonisation and we'll be doing more exciting work in this space in 2025.
'Leave no one behind': Leeds academics issue plan to protect workers in net zero jobs revolution
As the net zero transition continues to take place, and jobs in traditional carbon intensive industries are replaced by those supporting a new, green economy, one of the major challenges facing the UK...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Great work on how to support a just transition for workers in the UK by @universityofleeds.bsky.social colleagues.
A just transition is one of our four aims. Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission has worked with the TUC on decarbonisation and we'll be doing more exciting work in this space in 2025.
A just transition is one of our four aims. Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission has worked with the TUC on decarbonisation and we'll be doing more exciting work in this space in 2025.
We went to Westminster in January to share our research on regional climate actions that make a real difference with parliamentarians, supported by @policyleeds.bsky.social.
Find out more in their March Signpost!
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Find out more in their March Signpost!
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Discover the latest in our March signpost.
This month's we spotlight:
- An analysis of the Climate Change Committee’s 7th carbon budget,
- Reports on migrant women entrepreneurs and Y-PERN’s 2nd year,
- Leeds research in Parliament horizon scans,
- Events & more.
👉 medium.com/policy-leeds...
This month's we spotlight:
- An analysis of the Climate Change Committee’s 7th carbon budget,
- Reports on migrant women entrepreneurs and Y-PERN’s 2nd year,
- Leeds research in Parliament horizon scans,
- Events & more.
👉 medium.com/policy-leeds...
Policy Leeds March signpost
An analysis of the Climate Change Committee’s 7th carbon budget, reports look at migrant women entrepreneurs and Y-PERN’s 2nd year, Leeds…
medium.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We went to Westminster in January to share our research on regional climate actions that make a real difference with parliamentarians, supported by @policyleeds.bsky.social.
Find out more in their March Signpost!
👇
Find out more in their March Signpost!
👇
We are at Convention of the North today, taking part in pan-Northern policy sessions. Excitement as @ynymayor.bsky.social opens proceedings, talking about the opportunities presented by devolution in the kick off session on Place and Culture. #COTN25
February 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We are at Convention of the North today, taking part in pan-Northern policy sessions. Excitement as @ynymayor.bsky.social opens proceedings, talking about the opportunities presented by devolution in the kick off session on Place and Culture. #COTN25
Our director @rosafosterclimate.bsky.social has also signed!
This open letter really emphasises the importance of integrating climate & nature into the curriculum in schools, colleges & universities - which is action C5 from the Y&H Climate Action Plan 👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/inspire/clim...
This open letter really emphasises the importance of integrating climate & nature into the curriculum in schools, colleges & universities - which is action C5 from the Y&H Climate Action Plan 👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/inspire/clim...
150 climate scientists have signed our open letter - published today - to the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP, calling for a more comprehensive inclusion of climate and environmental sustainability in the National Curriculum.
Read and sign it:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/open-le...
Read and sign it:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/open-le...
February 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our director @rosafosterclimate.bsky.social has also signed!
This open letter really emphasises the importance of integrating climate & nature into the curriculum in schools, colleges & universities - which is action C5 from the Y&H Climate Action Plan 👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/inspire/clim...
This open letter really emphasises the importance of integrating climate & nature into the curriculum in schools, colleges & universities - which is action C5 from the Y&H Climate Action Plan 👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/inspire/clim...
Have you checked out our newsletter?
It's a handy digest of latest news, thought pieces, and opportunities to get involved. And all delivered straight to your inbox 📩
Make sure you don't miss a thing by signing up here👇
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It's a handy digest of latest news, thought pieces, and opportunities to get involved. And all delivered straight to your inbox 📩
Make sure you don't miss a thing by signing up here👇
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/sign-up
February 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Have you checked out our newsletter?
It's a handy digest of latest news, thought pieces, and opportunities to get involved. And all delivered straight to your inbox 📩
Make sure you don't miss a thing by signing up here👇
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/sign-up
It's a handy digest of latest news, thought pieces, and opportunities to get involved. And all delivered straight to your inbox 📩
Make sure you don't miss a thing by signing up here👇
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/sign-up
Very proud to launch our Carbon Negative Challenge Fund today.
Grant applications are now open to organisations, of all sizes, demonstrating innovation in cutting our region's greenhouse gasses or boosting resilience to #ClimateChange
yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/carb...
Grant applications are now open to organisations, of all sizes, demonstrating innovation in cutting our region's greenhouse gasses or boosting resilience to #ClimateChange
yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/carb...
February 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Yorkshire and the Humber could provide a blueprint for the rest of the country on how to tackle #climate issues, says our new Chair, Asif Husain-Naviatti.
Read about Asif's thoughts in today's @yorkshirepost.co.uk, in which he sets out how success in the region can influence and inspire others.
Read about Asif's thoughts in today's @yorkshirepost.co.uk, in which he sets out how success in the region can influence and inspire others.
Yorkshire and Humber could pave the way on green agenda, says region’s new Climate Commission chair
The largest organisation of its type in the country, the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission's (YHCC) territory covers a population of around 5.5 million people, roughly the same as the population...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Yorkshire and the Humber could provide a blueprint for the rest of the country on how to tackle #climate issues, says our new Chair, Asif Husain-Naviatti.
Read about Asif's thoughts in today's @yorkshirepost.co.uk, in which he sets out how success in the region can influence and inspire others.
Read about Asif's thoughts in today's @yorkshirepost.co.uk, in which he sets out how success in the region can influence and inspire others.