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Yorkshire and the Humber, UK
Joined January 2021
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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
What role can regions play in galvanising decisive #ClimateAction in the UK?
@YHClimateCom research shows how Yorkshire & Humber can achieve #NetZero & adapt to a changing climate. It calls for government to enable this through a mission-driven approach.
leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds/doc…
ALT People plant trees in West Yorkshire.
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
A trailblazing project gets off the ground to improve the mental health of people at high risk of flooding.
West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme has successfully bid for £36,000 from YRFCC
for the project led by @KirkleesCouncil
Read more bit.ly/3YmKSjo
ALT Road closure sign
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Our friend Amandeep Kaur Maan from @EcoSikhUK, as well as other commissioners from @YHClimateCom launched their climate plan for the Yorkshire and Humber region last month. Learn more here:
youtu.be/tEJs69VG4oE?si=N9ch…
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Dealing with the challenges of the Climate Crisis – an Action Plan for Yorkshire theyorkshiresociety.org/deal… via @YorksSociety @YHClimateCom
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
I try to be a pragmatist, especially about tackling the nature and climate emergencies we face - which is why I’m excited to read the @YHClimateCom Climate Action Plan this morning. A few pages in & already lots of practical ways forward. #ClimateCrisis #NatureEmergency
ALT Front cover of the Climate Action Plan from the recently updated Yorkshire & Humber Climate commission
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
📢It's been a busy week, but #YorkshireUnis Digest has it all covered:
@UKLabour Party Conference
@BBCR1 unveiling 'Long Boi' @UniOfYork
@YHClimateCom Climate Action Plan
+ #creativeindustries and #devolution
🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestw38_24
📩Subscribe: bit.ly/YU-Subscribe
ALT An image of a microphone with text that reads "West Yorkshire Music Network Launched" and the Climate Action Plan with text that reads "YHCC Climate Action Plan".
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
I am proud to be a @YHClimateCom Commissioner supporting this new action plan.
1/4 With unanimous, cross-party support from leaders across the region, Yorkshire & the Humber now have a clear plan for acting on the climate crisis.
And it’s all set out in our new Climate Action Plan, launched today.
Read the plan👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…
#YorkshireClimate
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
A major milestone for climate planning, @YHClimateCom have truly galvanised leadership in a way where the whole can be so much greater than the sum of the parts. Collaborative, inclusive & positive action 👇
1/4 With unanimous, cross-party support from leaders across the region, Yorkshire & the Humber now have a clear plan for acting on the climate crisis.
And it’s all set out in our new Climate Action Plan, launched today.
Read the plan👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…
#YorkshireClimate
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
If you missed our new blog last week, why not give it a read at medium.com/policy-leeds/how-…
Insights from @obrienpeter72, Sarah Bowes @WestYorkshireCA, Alice Taylor @ESRC, Andrew Wood @YHClimateCom, Alex Clegg @biztradegovuk, Emma Aston @DHSCgovuk, and @StuartGillesp16
💡 How do politics, place, and people shape policy?
In our new blog, we unpack insights from our July 'Policy Projects Showcase' events, exploring how different contexts impact policymaking.
Read more 👉medium.com/policy-leeds/how-…
ALT Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Leeds West and Pudsey, Labour). Photo by UK Parliament on Flickr.
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Northern mayors and leaders have agreed a new partnership to drive collaboration in those areas where pan-northern action can have the biggest impact for northerners and the UK economy.
Read more: conventionofthenorth.org.uk/… #ConventionOfTheNorth
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Not one BUT TWO great opportunities to work helping to restore #peatlands #GreatNorthBog
ALT two people at Fleet Moss peatlands
Moor recruitment in the #GreatNorthBog - we're looking for two (TWO!) Peat Project Assistants. You will support the restoration team with surveying, mapping, restoration planning and monitoring: careers.ywt.org.uk/job/90b6d…
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
We're building a cleaner, greener region.
Helping people switch to electric vehicles is one way we can reduce carbon emissions from transport, alongside improved walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport.
Have your say on our plans: yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.u…
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Welcome to the new co-Chairs of Leeds Climate Commission!
Farakh Masood and Cllr Katie Dye are leading the refreshed Commission and are looking forward to driving ambitious climate action across #Leeds.
Read more - and find out how you can get involved.
leedsclimate.org.uk/news/new…
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
The UK is off track to meet climate targets. A report from the Climate Evidence Unit suggests new goals: limit emissions, remove #CO2, reduce energy demand, and significantly cut fossil fuel use by 2050. @j_r_barrett @EnvLeeds @PriestleyCentre lght.ly/3ooh4ho
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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
A quote from our CEO, @roz_davies, who is a commissioner on the @YHClimateCom: ‘This is an excellent piece of work giving a clear, practical route map for achieving net zero in the next 15 years. This will take a Herculean effort from us all. We owe it to future generations.’
Happy #YorkshireDay!
Yorkshire & the Humber can reach #NetZero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy – and we already have what we need to do it.
Find out how in #OurCarbonStory, released today!
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…
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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
🌍 To celebrate #YorkshireDay, @YHClimateCom has launched a report showing how we can reach net zero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy. As Vice Chair, I'm calling on everyone to get behind it. Read more: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…🧵
Happy #YorkshireDay!
Yorkshire & the Humber can reach #NetZero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy – and we already have what we need to do it.
Find out how in #OurCarbonStory, released today!
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…
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Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Yorkshire & the Humber can reach #Netzero in 15 years.
In Sheffield, we have:
· Reduced CO2e emissions
· Made improvements in cleaner, greener vehicles in the city centre
· Converted all streetlighting to energy-efficient LEDs
· Delivered £1.5 million in decarbonisation projects
Happy #YorkshireDay!
Yorkshire & the Humber can reach #NetZero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy – and we already have what we need to do it.
Find out how in #OurCarbonStory, released today!
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…
🧵
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Good news this #YorkshireDay!☀️@YHClimateCom's new report is clear: Yorkshire & the Humber can be #netzero by 2038 - all we need is the will to do it. Be part of the revolution by making sure your employer does their bit! Elect a #greenrep & win a #justtransition for Yorkshire!
Happy #YorkshireDay!
Yorkshire & the Humber can reach #NetZero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy – and we already have what we need to do it.
Find out how in #OurCarbonStory, released today!
yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk…
🧵
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
It's #BogDay on Sunday.
Nathan Thomas @LancashirePeat talks about the brilliance of the #GreatNorthBog - its benefits - & threats from climate change.
When restored & protected peatlands store carbon & provide homes for wildlife.
youtube.com/watch?v=BQTiGHFz…
ALT Nathan being filmed on video at University of Leeds
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission retweeted
Working people 👷♀️ must be part of deciding how we tackle & cope with climate change 🔥🌳 in Yorkshire & the Humber. @TUCYorksHumber has a seat on the hugely important
@YHClimateCom but we also want your feedback
📢 directly at yorkshirecap.commonplace.is
