Our aims

The Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission is an independent advisory body that brings together a wide range of people from the public, private and third sectors to support, facilitate and enable the delivery of ambitious climate action across Yorkshire and the Humber. Our four aims are:

  • RAPID EMISSIONS REDUCTION

    to support rapid progress towards net zero carbon emissions

  • CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE

    to foster climate resilience and adaptation to climate risks and impacts

  • NATURE RESTORATION

    to promote action that protects and restores nature and biodiversity

  • A JUST TRANSITION

    to encourage a just and inclusive transition that helps reduce inequalities

LEARN MORE ABOUT US
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Climate Action Plan

Our updated Climate Action Plan sets out how Yorkshire and the Humber can respond to the climate and nature crises. Through 60 actions organised under seven themes, the plan is for everyone in our region.

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Commission calls for climate action to be fair and inclusive

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Call for COPs to connect with place-based climate action

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Councillor Scott Patient joins YHCC as Vice Chair for West Yorkshire

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Commission team talks climate action with MPs and Peers 

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How do you introduce yourself to Stephen Fry?

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“We must mobilise to protect Yorkshire and the Humber”

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A just transition should be part of the UK’s industrial strategy

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Devolution: a win-win for climate and the economy?

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Get involved

Our response to the climate and nature crises needs to be something that’s done for us and by us, rather than to us. Whether you are an organisation, a group, or an individual, engage with our initiatives to help shape our collective action.

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Climate Action Pledge

Organisations - pledge a simple commitment to acting on climate and nature.

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Become an associate or affiliate

Help us drive positive action by becoming a member of the Commission.

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The different ways you can have impact as an individual or community

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