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.
York Climate Commission is part of the ESRC-funded Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN).
The work of York Climate Commission will support the aims of the regional Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (see video below).
York Climate Commission: Annual Celebration Event
Join us to celebrate the achievements of York Climate Commission through 2024
Last January, the York Climate Commission (YCC) re-launched; opening its arms to organisations and partners across the city to work collaboratively, help cut greenhouse gas emissions and enhance York’s environment to meet the challenges ahead. We held a fantastic event at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, where many working groups formed, and all left with an enthusiastic spring in their step.
What has happened since then?
“The commission is underway in establishing a network of co-operation and collaboration to position York as a leader in climate change.
“Our online resource will share with the community insights and recommendations to help the city meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets.
“York, just like the rest of the UK and world, is in serious need to reduce carbon emissions and limit the rise in global temperatures. Actions today will bring long-lasting benefit for the health and wellbeing of people, our economy, and our environment.”
- Dr Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of York