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: Carbon City Zero

Saturday 3 October 2026 3pm

Play and discuss Carbon City Zero. Part of York Environment Festival 2026.

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Climate Fresk workshop: York Environment Festival

Wednesday 7 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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Conservation game playtest with Mazaza Games

Wednesday 7 October 2026 6pm

Join an exclusive development and play-testing session for a new strategy board game telling the story of beaver introduction in the UK!

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Board Games at York Environment Festival: Catan New Energies

Saturday 10 October 2026 3pm

Play and discuss Catan: New Energies. Part of York Environment Festival.

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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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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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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.