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Climate

A cleaner, greener, healthier West Yorkshire for all. That's the goal of West Yorkshire Combined Authority when it comes to our climate.

We’re also committed to making our region net zero carbon by 2038. Read on to discover more about how we're tackling the climate and environmental emergency in our region.

You can also find out what the Combined Authority partners are doing to make West Yorkshire a better place to live for us all.

Our climate affects all of us. Rapidly changing weather is having a particularly concerning impact on our most vulnerable communities, from sweltering heatwaves to destructive floods and more.

With the clock ticking, we’ve been hard at work making strides towards a greener future.

With this in mind, we've set a clear target with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research of becoming net zero carbon by 2038.

For more information, you can access our latest climate action plan.

West Yorkshire Climate and Environment Plan

Learn about West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Climate and Environment Plan. Our roadmap to achieve net zero by 2038 through sustainable transport and more.

Net Zero

We’ve made it our goal to create a net zero carbon region by 2038. Learn how we’re going to achieve this ambition for West Yorkshire.

Home energy efficiency

Helping West Yorkshire residents save money and energy with insulation, heating upgrades, solar panels, grants and expert advice

Restoring nature

West Yorkshire’s natural environment is for everyone to enjoy and protect. To tackle the climate emergency, we are partnering with other authorities to restore and improve our region’s natural spaces.

Wind turbines in Yorkshire Countryside stock

Frequently asked questions

What is climate change?

Why has the Combined Authority declared a climate emergency?

What does net zero mean?

How will we achieve net zero?

What is the Government doing about climate change?

What can I do to help slow down climate change and help towards net zero?

What role does private sector investment play in tackling the climate emergency?

Housing and regeneration

At West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we connect neighbourhoods with affordable, sustainable homes. We focus on places where people want to live. This page outlines the strengths and challenges of housing growth in the West Yorkshire region.

Flood risk management

As climate change damages our homes and businesses each year, West Yorkshire Combined Authority has several schemes to help. Read on to find out how we’re building flood resilience and managing flood risks to protect our homes and businesses from this growing crisis.

Planning and strategic sites

We work closely with our partners to support the delivery of a strong land planning system in West Yorkshire. This involves speeding up the delivery of key sites and policies. As a result, we can achieve our shared vision and missions.

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