Our aims

The Leeds Climate Commission is an independent advisory body that brings together a wide range of people from the public, private and third sectors to support, facilitate and enable the delivery of ambitious climate action across Leeds. Our four aims are:

  • RAPID EMISSIONS REDUCTION

    to support rapid progress towards net zero carbon emissions

  • CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE

    to foster climate resilience and adaptation to climate risks and impacts

  • NATURE RESTORATION

    to promote action that protects and restores nature and biodiversity

  • A JUST TRANSITION

    to encourage a just and inclusive transition that helps reduce inequalities

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Who are we?

Meet our Commission

We are made up of Commissioners who are appointed as individuals and are recognised sector leaders, bringing a wealth of personal experience, expertise and extensive networks from across the region and nationally.

Get involved

Our response to the climate and nature crises needs to be something that’s done for us and by us, rather than to us. Whether you are an organisation, a group, or an individual, engage with our initiatives to help shape our collective action.

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Climate Action Pledge

Organisations - pledge a simple commitment to acting on climate and nature.

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Become an associate or affiliate

Help us drive positive action by becoming a member of the Commission.

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Playing your part

The different ways you can have impact as an individual or community

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Latest news

New Climate Commission Co-Chairs to help Leeds achieve ambitious net zero target

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Devolution: a win-win for climate and the economy?

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Commission team talks climate action with MPs and Peers 

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Regional climate actions that make a real difference

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