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Could You Be Our Next Trustee?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:55

York Climate Commission is looking to become incorporated as a charity (CIO) in order to open up funding opportunities to support us to deliver our purpose: to champion, collaborate and challenge action on climate change to benefit the natural environment of the city as well as to create a healthier, more prosperous and future-proofed city for current and future generations.

Volunteer Opportunity to Lead a Working Group

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 13:06

Are you passionate about helping York become a thriving, net-zero city? The York Climate Commission is looking for volunteers to step into leadership roles as Working Group Lead or Co-Lead for it’s FIVE new Working Groups: Ecology, Infrastructure, People, Communications and Governance.

A New Chapter for York Climate Commission

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 09:14

 

More than 90 people gathered at the historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on 8 January to take part in York Climate Commission’s Annual Event and hear about the climate action already underway across the city.

More than 90 people gathered at the historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on 8 January to take part in York Climate Commission’s Annual Event and hear about the climate action already underway across the city.

YorEnergy: Free Home Energy Assessments Now Available for York Residents

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 15:36

YorEnergy, a new local initiative, is making it easier than ever for York residents to make their homes warmer, greener and more affordable to run. Led by City of York Council in partnership with York Community Energy, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the University of York and Brightsparks Agency, YorEnergy brings together trusted local expertise to help households take the next step on their retrofit journey.

York in National Spotlight for Active Travel Next Week

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 09:28

York Cycle Campaign will be taking part in a gathering of over 400 transport and active travel professionals from across the UK next week, hosted at York Barbican on July 2nd and 3rd.

Active City York 2025 is the annual summit of York-based government agency Active Travel England, which aims to increase the number of people walking, wheeling and cycling as part of their everyday lives.

York Environment Festival (YEFest) call for events now open

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 10:45

 

The York Environment Festival (YEFest) has launched its call for events for 2025. Running from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 2 November, the festival invites individuals and organisations to submit proposals for events that celebrate and advocate for environmental action across the city.

Volunteer Opportunity: Communication and Engagement, YCC

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 16:56

Join the York Climate Commission’s New Communications & Engagement Working Group

Help us turn up the volume on climate action in York.

University of York Sustainability Clinic

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:52

 

The University of York's Sustainability Clinic offers the opportunity for organisations to work with undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of disciplines to tackle the sustainability issues that matter most to them.

York Climate Commission appoints new Co-Chairs to support City's climate and nature ambitions

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 14:51

 

The York Climate Commission (YCC) has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs, Jennifer Potter and Henrietta Stock, who will spearhead the commission’s work to drive forward climate and nature action across the city that delivers for the people of York.