York Climate Commission: Working Together Towards Net Zero by 2030

 

The York Climate Commission (YCC) is an independent, collaborative body representing public, private, and civic sectors across York. Established in 2019 in response to the city’s Climate Emergency declaration and re-launched in 2024 to enhance transparency and expand membership, YCC is dedicated to driving ambitious climate and nature recovery actions.

Through our Working Groups – focusing on biodiversity, energy, transport, health, and more – we facilitate collaboration, share knowledge and promote impactful climate and nature action. Our aim is to help York become a more climate-resilient and sustainable city.

Join us in building a greener, more sustainable future for York. We invite individuals and organisations to collaborate on innovative solutions to achieve the city’s net zero and nature recovery goals.


Advice to the Deputy Mayor: What’s a Sustainable Economy look like for York?

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 19:00 to 20:30

How would you advise the mayor to go green?

York needs both a thriving, job-rich economy and considerably lower carbon emissions, but how do we do this? What are the best models to adopt, where can we learn lessons, and are we headed in the right direction? Join us for a lively and interactive panel discussion to hear from businesses, change-makers, government, and academics on their versions of a sustainable future in our city.

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York Glow Ride to Light Up The Night

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 18:15 to 20:00

Join us for a spectacular night-time cycle ride across York as we light up our bikes and demand safer, better-lit streets!

This mass glow ride will take us through some of York’s most poorly lit cycling routes, as we ride together in a joyful, visible convoy. Along the way, we’re highlighting the importance of lighting – on bikes and in our public spaces – to ensure everyone feels safe cycling after dark.

Dress to glow! Adorn yourself and your bike with:

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Bike Buses, a fun way of cycling to school in York

Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 17:00 to 18:00

Organised by the York Climate Commission Transport Group

Join us for an exciting online event where we learn about the benefits of Bike Buses for travelling to schools in York. Learn about how this innovative concept can make cycling to school safe, fun, and eco-friendly. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this event is perfect for anyone interested in promoting safe, sustainable travel options.

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York Rivers Trail: A creative walk shaping the stories of water, climate and community

Sunday, September 28, 2025 - 10:00

York Rivers Trail: A Creative Walk Shaping the Stories of Water, Climate

Join us for the soft launch of the York Rivers Trail - a new way to experience the rivers that shape our city. Blending art, science and local voices, this self-guided trail explores how York is responding to the climate crisis through creativity, nature-based solutions, and community action.

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Convening the Convenors: Connecting Climate & Green Networks Across York

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00

Do you work on a project that connects groups doing climate & environment work in York? You might be sharing resources, fostering collaboration or convening networks.

It could be your day job, your side hustle or your volunteering.

Three networks- York Climate Commission, York Environment Forum & York CliConnect- invite the organisers, business owners & initiatives that bring people together on climate & environment.

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I am thrilled to see the evolution of York's Climate Commission to embrace all sectors of the city and region - public, private and non-profits alike - to come together to tackle the challenges before us and to be inclusive of the many diverse voices of our community. Wherever the Commission will lead, I am sure it will create benefits for all, for a long time to come.


Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of York