YESI Events

Unique, Impactful, and Interdisciplinary: bring together researchers across disciplines and career stages to explore real-world environmental challenges, showcase impactful research, and provide training that builds interdisciplinary capacity.

We work with departments and faculties to co-develop events that raise the profile of York’s environmental sustainability research—locally, nationally, and globally. From workshops and networking sessions to webinars and showcases, we strengthen research communities and help turn ideas into action.

Explore our upcoming events below and join the conversation.

Upcoming events

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Disaster Preparedness Mindset and Values among Japanese SMEs

Thursday 11 June 2026 12pm

Join the York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) for an insightful seminar featuring Prof. Kazuhiro Manabe from the University of Kitakyushu, Japan. Discover how Japanese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) build resilience against natural

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Urban Green Spaces for Health, Climate Resilience, and a Sustainable Urban Future in Lahore

Tuesday 16 June 2026 1pm

Join this YESI International Fellows Seminar with Dr. Nasar-u-Minallah, exploring urban green spaces as Nature-based Interventions for health in Lahore, Pakistan.

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Pralay

Tuesday 16 June 2026 3pm

Join this Play for the Planet game session on Pralay, a Climate Change Game by Tanvi Saxena and Shweata Hegde

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TerraRisk

Wednesday 17 June 2026 12pm

Join the latest Play for the Planet seminar to find out about gamifying climate adaptation and environmental decision-making with TerraRisk

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People and Fauna

Thursday 9 July 2026 1pm

Join us for a YESI International Fellow seminar with Ronit Amit, exploring Costa Rica's conservation journey and what it can teach us about living with wildlife.