Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission

Healthy People, Healthy Planet (front cover featuring a photo of two people running by a canal)

Healthy Planet, Healthy People

Report

Opportunities for improving health in Yorkshire and the Humber (October 2025)

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Strengthening fair and inclusive climate action in Yorkshire and the Humber

Policy Brief

Policy recommendations and examples for how to address inequalities in health, housing and opportunity access during climate action (July 2025)

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Climate Action Plan

Report

A comprehensive plan for how Yorkshire and Humber can respond to the climate and nature crises. (September 2024)

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Our Carbon Story

Report

A report examining the levels of change needed to reach the region’s net zero target by 2038, including the investment needed, and the savings and co-benefits this could ultimately generate. (July 2024)

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A body of water surrounded by bushes, trees and fields

Nature's Recovery

Insight paper

What actions should be taken to foster nature’s recovery in Yorkshire & Humber (March 2024)

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A view from a greengrocer's, showing a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables

Sustainable Food Systems

Insight Paper

How to create a balanced and resilient food system in Yorkshire and Humber (September 2023)

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Aviation

Position Paper

Position statement from the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission on the role of aviation and climate action. (2023)

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Close up of wood pellets fuelling a fire

CCS, BECCS & Drax

Position Paper

Position statement from the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission on the regional use of CCS and BECCS. (June 2023)

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Hull city centre, with high-rise buildings, the river, a fountain and a bridge

Regional planning policy principles

Insight paper

Regional planning policy principles agreed by the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission. (July 2023)

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