About us

The Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission is an independent advisory body that brings people together to inspire and accelerate ambitious climate action across Yorkshire and the Humber. 

It 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.

The Commission 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.

How we are funded 

The Yorkshire Leaders Board – a partnership of political leaders from all 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber, plus the region’s mayors – has confirmed that it welcomes the support and drive the Commission provides and has committed funding up to 2030.

The University of Leeds has committed to support the Commissions Team until 2030, including a significant portion of core funding until 2029 as part of its ambitious Climate Plan commitments.

The Commission is also supported by untied donor contributions from Northern Power Grid, Yorkshire Water and the Yorkshire Building Society, and received funding from the Environment Agency and Northern Gas Networks during phase one and phase two. Further donor contributions are actively being sought.  

The Commissions Team receives additional funding as part of its work supporting the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership, an ESRC-funded collaboration. Contributions in-kind have also been made by a wide range of partners including the Trade Union Congress, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Yorkshire Universities.

The Commission is developing a medium-term funding strategy to become financially self-sustaining.