Networks and groups

Interested in joining a University network or community-led group in York?

Joining an environmental network or group is a great way for you to get involved in sustainability initiatives, make a positive impact, and meet like-minded individuals. Take a look at our University-led and community-led groups in York.

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University networks and groups

Biodiversity Living Lab group

Interested in biodiversity? Join our York Living Labs biodiversity committee and help make the campus both a testbed and beneficiary for biodiversity research.

York CliConnect

A YESI network supporting the local community in understanding, communicating, and addressing the Climate and Nature Emergencies.

Play for the Planet network

A YESI network that brings together game designers, researchers, and educators to tackle planetary crises through play.

Climate Change Network

A YESI network that investigates a range of issues relating to our changing climate, including how we can break the barriers to social and political action on climate change.

Tropical Ecosystems Network

A YESI network that seeks to understand tropical environments focussing on themes such as resilience, ecological restoration and protected areas.

Marine & Coastal Environments, Ecosystems & People Network

A YESI network for those interested in all aspects of the sea and coast. Their work spans disciplines, time and geographic scales.

InTREEgue Network

A YESI network bringing together researchers and practitioners from across the university with a common interest in how trees enhance our world.

EDGE group

Are you a PhD student or early career researcher working on climate, environmental or sustainability education? Join our Environmental Doctoral Group in Education to share ideas and work (email esay@york.ac.uk).

York Climate Commission (YCC)

The York Climate Commission (YCC) is an independent and transparent body uniting representatives from the public, private and civic sectors aiming to make the city more climate-resilient and sustainable.

YCC invites individuals and organisations to collaborate on innovative solutions to achieve York's net zero and nature recovery goals. To get involved, visit their website or email carbon.reduction@york.gov.uk.

York Climate Commission