The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission is an independent advisory body set up to bring actors from the public, private and third sectors together to support and guide ambitious climate actions across the region.
The Commission has four inter-related aims:
- to foster climate resilience and adaptation to climate risks and impacts
- to support rapid progress towards net zero carbon emissions
- to encourage a just and inclusive transition and climate actions that leave no-one and nowhere behind
- to promote sustainability and climate actions that also protect nature and biodiversity.
The Commission will work towards its goals by enabling engagement, supporting constructive debate, strengthening the evidence base, promoting best practice, helping to build capacities for financing and delivery and regularly reviewing progress.
Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission is part of the ESRC-funded Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN).
Find out more about the Commission.
'Leaves me feeling hopeful': positive responses to Climate Action Plan
Our Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Plan has been getting great feedback on our social channels, with lots of enthusiastic testimonials - including being called "A milestone for climate planning", "clear, accessible, and positive" - and "blooming amazing"!
Read more in this round up - and tell us how you are using our Plan.
Action plan to tackle climate crisis has support from Yorkshire’s leaders
A comprehensive plan for Yorkshire and the Humber to respond to the climate and nature crises has received unanimous support from leaders of the region's 15 local authorities and mayors of combined authorities.
Yorkshire and the Humber’s carbon story can be a positive one, says Commission
Yorkshire and the Humber can reach net zero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy – and we already have what we need to do it.
Commission wins prize for impactful climate collaborations
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission has won an award for its impactful climate collaborations.
The prize, given by the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures at its formal launch event on 20 June, was established to recognise collaborations between University of Leeds researchers and partners outside of the University.
Climate Talking Points on the agenda for Yorkshire and the Humber
In an election year in which climate policies are a key issue, the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission are helping voters to cut through the noise.
Climate Talking Points calls for four key changes to national policy crucial for making real progress on climate and nature in Yorkshire and the Humber.
