Outside body

York Climate Commission

The York Climate Commission (YCC) is an independent, cross-sector body representing public, private and civic organisations across the city. Originally established in 2019 following York’s Climate Emergency declaration, it was re-launched in 2024 to improve transparency and broaden participation. YCC supports ambitious action on climate and nature recovery by facilitating collaboration, sharing knowledge and championing impactful initiatives through its Working Groups.

Working Groups

The Commission’s work is supported by a number of thematic Working Groups, each led by a dedicated Chair:

• Future Buildings – Jamie Sims (jamieenvmt@gmail.com)
• Future Economy of York – Sam Perry (sperry@tuc.org.uk)
• Connecting with Green Spaces – Holly Hennell (holly.hennell@york.ac.uk)
• York Educators for Climate Action – Chair to be confirmed
• York Good Food Alliance – Adrian Lovett (alovett151@yahoo.co.uk)
• Health and Climate – Peter Roderick (peter.roderick@york.gov.uk)
• Transport – Andy D'Agorne (andydag@talktalk.net)
• Waste and Circular Economy – Dael Robinson (daelrobinson3@gmail.com)
• York Waterscapes – Liam Herringshaw (yorkwaterscapes@gmail.com)
• Communications – Anna Gniwotta (a.gniwotta@icloud.com)

For contact information visit: www.yorkclimate.org.uk/contact-us, or email Katy Brooke katy.brooke@york.ac.uk.