Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission
About
The Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission is an independent advisory body that brings together a wide range of people from the public, private and third sectors to support, facilitate and enable the delivery of ambitious climate action across Yorkshire and the Humber.
It is the largest climate commission within the UK and the only one operating at a regional scale.
The Commission is also working to create a more stable policy environment that builds confidence and attracts investment in action on climate and nature within the region. That includes enabling the region to speak with a clear, informed voice to government about the policy changes that will help us to go further and faster.
The Commission is independent. It is not a lobbying group or a platform for campaigning or marketing. The Commission does not seek to duplicate existing efforts, or deliver climate action directly.
Aims
- Rapid emissions reduction to support rapid progress towards net zero carbon emissions
- Climate adaptation and resilience to foster climate resilience and adaptation to climate risks and impacts
- Nature restoration to promote action that protects and restores nature and biodiversity
- A just transition to encourage a just and inclusive transition that helps reduce inequalities
How we work
The Commission is committed to working towards its aims by creating a positive and enabling culture, where existing capacity is mobilised through effective engagement, constructive debate is supported, our collective evidence base is strengthened, best practice is promoted and adopted, capacities are built, and progress is regularly reviewed and analysed.
The Commission is led by a Chair working closely with the Director and supported by vice-chairs who each represent the sub-regions of Yorkshire and the Humber. The full Commission makes key decisions and sets the strategic direction.
Four core groups support the work of the Commission: Public Affairs, Regional Picture & Evidence, Communities & Engagement, and the Regional Policy Forum.
Flagship projects, which aim to deliver significant progress against the Climate Action Plan and the Commission’s four key aims, are led by Commissioners and/or associates, and supported by the Commissions team.