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Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 9d

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 [email protected] or reach out on social media.

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · 1d

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...

A river in the foreground with a leafy tree lined bank and high rise buildings in Leeds beyond them

A pedestrianised street with a row of sustainable houses on both sides with planters outside their doors. People are walking down the street away from the camera

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Jul 31

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 ...
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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.

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Jul 1

Looking forward to it very much, too!

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Jul 1

YWUY&H @youthworkunityh.bsky.social · Jun 30

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...

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Jun 12

🛠️ 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...

Hand holding spanner graphic. Join us online for our next community event. Share, repair, save.

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · May 23

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

People are seated in rows of chairs listening to a male speaker in a timber framed room
with white walls. He is standing at the front giving a PowerPoint presentation on a large screen.

A view down the site at Citu in Leeds. A large red sign in middle distance reads Welcome to the Climate Innovation District. Beds of green vegetation and low stone walls are either side of a wide gravel path and lots of white clouds fill the skyline.

A miniature physical model of Citu’s Climate Innovation District is laid out on a table in a room. Through the large window behind it you can a swirly yellow and pink design on the building’s forecourt.

People strolling down the narrow pedestrianised street at Citu, walking away from the camera. You can see the walls of the energy-saving buildings on either side. Bright bunting made from material of different colours is draped across the street.

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · May 21

🗨️ 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.👇

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#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…

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · May 20

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.

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Apr 14

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...

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Mar 14

You can also read about the Leeds University Business School report on a just transition for UK workers on @universityofleeds.bsky.social news.
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www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

Making the net zero transition fair for workers

Ministers must work with unions to make sure the journey to net zero is fair on workers, and guarantee good jobs for people moving from carbon intensive industries to a new green economy, according to...

www.leeds.ac.uk

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Mar 14

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.

'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

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Mar 7

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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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · Mar 6

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...

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…

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 27

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...

Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · Feb 27

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...

150 leading climate scientists and academics sign open letter to Bridget Phillipson MP. Add your name now.

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 21

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith @ynymayor.bsky.social · Feb 5

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...

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 20

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.

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...

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 19

A great opportunity for us all to meet with parliamentarians and tell them about our work… and to listen to their concerns and answer their questions. There’s more detail about the MPs, Peers and others the YHCC team met with in this news story.
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yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/news/co...

Commission team talks climate action with MPs and Peers | 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

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 19

Our trip to Westminster to present our #climate research to parliamentarians was very productive. 🌍

Read all about how we and our @universityofleeds.bsky.social colleagues got on - and what we all got out of it- in this blog from @policyleeds.bsky.social

Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · Feb 19

Ever wondered what it’s like to present research to MPs and Peers? 💭

In our new blog, two of our academic teams share lessons from discussing evidence on school attendance and regional climate action with policymakers at Parliamentary Evidence Week.

👉 Find out more: medium.com/policy-leeds...

Lessons from engaging with parliamentarians at Parliamentary Evidence Week

In January, two of our academic teams presented key evidence on school attendance and regional climate action to MPs and Peers, urging…

medium.com

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 14

How do we drive investment and leadership in nature's recovery across the North of England?

@naturenorth.bsky.social strategic plan for investing in a nature-positive regional economy will be presented on 25 Feb 13.00-15.45 at a capacity event in Sheffield.

Follow on the livestream link 👇

Live stream - Investment in Nature Recovery for the North of England

Join us as we unveil this transformative strategy and demonstrate the North's leadership in championing nature’s recovery.

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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · Feb 7

Extending a warm welcome to Councillor Scott Patient, who joins us as Vice Chair for West Yorkshire 👏

His vast experience will be invaluable, especially as we support & enable implementation of climate & nature action across the region.

Read more here: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/news/co...

Councillor Scott Patient joins YHCC as Vice Chair for West Yorkshire | 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

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