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SUMMARY:STEWdent and Song
DESCRIPTION:YSJ Living Lab\, York Together and Singing Resistance York bring you a feast for your ears\, voice\, belly & mind. After a workshop to learn powerful songs of climate resilience\, you will then be fed a delicious\, vegan stew! \nYork Together will then bring their lively STEW model of grassroots funding to the Living Lab’s Friendly Living Fund. Students will each pitch their projects\, and the audience will then vote on which project will benefit young people and the climate the most. \n100% of donations raised will go to support student-led climate resilience projects. \nBooking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewdent-and-song-tickets-1994947187741 \nFind out more at: \nInstagram: @ysj_livinglab\, @york.together\, @adderstone.duo and @singing_vicar (for Singing Resistance)\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-social-justice-at-york-st-john-university/posts and an.finnegan for York Together \nKing’s Manor\, Exhibition Square\, YO1 7EP
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/stewdent-and-song/
LOCATION:King’s Manor\, Exhibition Square\, York\, YO1 7EP
CATEGORIES:BSL Interpreter,Climate Justice,Disabled toilet,Food and Drink,Socials,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T191205Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Battlefield: Ecocide in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Explore the environmental consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war through the lens of ecocide and restorative justice. Drawing on personal experience and research\, Kateryna Minakova examines the impact of conflict on landscapes\, wildlife\, and communities\, and discusses pathways to environmental recovery and accountability. \nPerfect for nature lovers\, students\, researchers\, sustainability professionals\, and anyone interested in Ukraine\, conservation\, and environmental justice. \nSuitable for ages 16+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/beyond-the-battlefield-ecocide-in-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Climate Justice
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/beyond-the-battlefield-ecocide-in-ukraine/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T143000
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SUMMARY:YoCo - Building Community for Future Generations
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how communities that care for each other and the environment can provide a sustainable future. \nWith experience from YoCo and other community-led projects\, we’ll dive beyond the buildings we inhabit and explore ways to create better places for us and the planet. Starting at 11:00 we’ll have presentations and discussion\, followed at 12:30 by shared food and informal chat\, and the chance to see if you’d like to get involved. \nPlease book online to join us for the presentations at 11:00: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoco-building-community-for-future-generations-tickets-1997567466064?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/building-community-for-future-generations/
LOCATION:St Barnabas Church\, Jubilee Terrace\, Leeman Rd\, York\, YO26 4YZ
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Climate Education,Climate Justice,Food and Drink,Socials,Sustainable Living,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260904T152230Z
CREATED:20260904T152230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T152230Z
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SUMMARY:Is it woke to save the Planet? How can we challenge the narratives of denial and delay and win green jobs?
DESCRIPTION:This will be a panel meeting jointly hosted by York Stand Up to Racism and co-hosted by York Trades Council and York City UNISON. We will hear from speakers involved in organising in their communities and workplaces to counter both narratives of division and climate denial. We will talk about solutions that build on solidarity\, unity and trade union action. \nNo formal age restriction\, but aimed at ages 12+. \nBooking is required and can be done via this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/is-it-woke-to-save-the-planet-tickets-1993011643476 \nFind us at Priory Street Centre 15 Priory Street\, York YO1 6ET \nwhat3words: slides//mock//pays (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/is-it-woke-to-save-the-planet/
LOCATION:Priory Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Sustainable Business,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T153432Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Just Future in an Age of Crisis. An Audience with Asad Rehman\, Chief Exec. of Friends of the Earth\, and guests\, Caroline Lucas and Kate Pickett
DESCRIPTION:‘Having grown up in a working class community riven with poverty and racism\, I know that changing hearts and minds on the environment is our biggest challenge in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and deepening inequality\,’ explains Asad\, who will look at how to meet this challenge when political consensus on climate is broken by political forces seeking to divide communities. He will explore this in dialogue with Caroline Lucas (via an online appearance)\, Compass co-chair\, Kate Pickett\, Uni. of York\, and the audience. \nUnder 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \nBooking is required and can be done by this link: https://tinyurl.com/muk54hxu. \nAttendees can also use the above link to submit a question to the panel. \nThis event is free to attend\, but there is an option to make a small donation to York Friends of the Earth for campaigning activities. \nFind us at the Priory Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, YO1 6ET
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/building-just-future-in-age-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Priory Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Climate Justice,Hearing loop,Sustainable Living,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T150234Z
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SUMMARY:National Emergency Briefing screening and panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the National Emergency Briefing and a panel on the climate and nature crisis facing us all and how we can move to a better future together. The film brings this evidence together in an accessible format and our panel will help situate the discussion within York’s context. \nThe screening of the film will last an hour and will be followed by a panel of experts from across the university and York’s community. \nBooking is required for this event. Suitable for ages 16+.  \nFind us at the Creative Centre York St John University\, Lord Mayor’s Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/national-emergency-briefing-screening-and-panel/
LOCATION:Creative Centre\, York St John University\, Lord Mayor's Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Climate Justice,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260830T185558Z
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SUMMARY:How York can resist Drax's Dirty Data Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out how to take action against Drax’s tree burning power station. Learn about their plans to build an AI data in Yorkshire in collaboration with the University of York\, which would enable them to profit from harming marginalised communities for decades to come. Whether you are looking to try something new or are a seasoned campaigner/organiser – there is something for everyone! \nWe need people power now more than ever. There will be a panel followed by discussion. Booking is not required – just turn up! \nAll donations will go towards buying materials and supporting campaigners with costs such as travel.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/how-york-can-resist-drax-dirty-data-centre/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T200901Z
CREATED:20260829T200800Z
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SUMMARY:Better Buses National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join campaigners from across the UK to mark 40 years of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control. \nThis is a conference of interest to public transport campaigners\, environmental activists\, trade unions\, pensioners and anyone concerned about the future of public transport. \nThe conference will bring together campaigners for better buses to share experiences and plan the way forward. There will be workshops on free fares\, rural transport\, experiences of franchising campaigns\, accessibility\, working conditions on buses and more.  \nPeople under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \n Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-buses-national-conference-in-person-in-york-and-online-tickets-1993610834673 \nAll donations will support paying for the venue\, refreshments and any admin expenses.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/better-buses-national-conference/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Friargate\, York\, YO1 9RL
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Hearing loop,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174343Z
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SUMMARY:The Environmental Destruction of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a distinguished Palestinian scientist and author\, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University where he teaches. His talk will be of interest to all who are concerned with climate justice and justice in Palestine. \nThis is an online event. Reserve your spot: https://buytickets.at/ypa/2356761 \nSuitable for ages 12+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/environmental-destruction-of-palestine/
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Climate Justice
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