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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Board Games at York Environment Festival: Daybreak

Saturday 17 October 2026 3pm

Play and discuss Daybreak. Part of York Environment Festival.

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Biodiversity as Natural Capital

Wednesday 21 October 2026 12.30pm

Join YESI for a seminar with Dr Nesha Beharry-Borg on how biodiversity can be valued as natural capital and why it matters for economic development.

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Board Games at York Environment Festival: Kyoto

Saturday 24 October 2026 3pm

Learn the causes and consequences of climate change with this interactive session. Open to all as part of York Environment Festival 2026

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Climate Fresk workshop: York Environment Festival

Wednesday 28 October 2026 1.30pm

Learn the causes and consequences of climate change with this interactive session. Open to all as part of York Environment Festival 2026

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Demystifying ARIA workshop

Wednesday 4 November 2026 10am

Learn ARIA-speak and how to shape bold, cross-disciplinary ideas into compelling, successful proposals.

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Climate Fresk facilitator training

Wednesday 25 November 2026 1.30pm

A training opportunity for those who have participated in a Climate Fresk workshop. Continue your journey and train up as a facilitator with this 3-hour session.