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SUMMARY:York Bus Forum Meeting 21/10/2025
DESCRIPTION:Special guest is David Skaith\, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire. \nTransport emissions form a large part of carbon. Hear the Mayor’s plans for public transport in York with particular emphasis on bus services and how they integrate with his wider transport strategy.  \nThis event is online. Booking is required. To book please contact: rogerfrench1148@outlook.com
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-bus-forum-meeting-21-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Living
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-bus-forum-meeting-21-10-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T190000
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SUMMARY:Welfare Not Warfare for Climate Justice and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the York Environmental Festival for Welfare Not Warfare for Climate Justice and Palestine. War and militarism drive climate breakdown—destroying ecosystems\, polluting air and water\, and diverting resources from a just green transition. Militaries are among the world’s biggest polluters\, yet governments expand defence spending while cutting climate action. True environmentalism means resisting militarism and uniting for peace\, justice\, and a sustainable future. \nThis event is for ages 12+. \nBooking required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/welfare-not-warfare-for-climate-justice-and-palestine/
LOCATION:The Crescent\, The Crescent\, York\, YO24 1AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T130000
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SUMMARY:Getting your eco campaign in the news
DESCRIPTION:Tips and tricks from a multi award winning environmental journalist to help you get the attention your cause deserves. This workshop is for organisers of eco groups looking for publicity and will cover how to approach the media to get your message out. \nBooking is required and can be done here. \nNo minimum age restriction.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/getting-your-eco-campaign-in-the-news/
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
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SUMMARY:No Jobs On a Dead Planet - Organising For A Just Transition in Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:A panel style meeting with speakers and time for questions/discussion. There will be action points for people to take away so that they can organise around climate in their workplace even if they have never done this before. \n2026 is designated as a year of climate activity across the trade union movement\, with the aim to come up with concrete action to tackle the climate emergency – both in the here and now\, and as part of the just transition to the green jobs needed for a sustainable future. \nSuitable for ages 12+. \nBooking is required for this event\, and can be done here. This is a hybrid event.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/no-jobs-on-a-dead-planet/
LOCATION:Priory Street Community Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning,Sustainable Business,York Opens Green Spaces
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T001903
CREATED:20250827T213522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T203032Z
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SUMMARY:Travel to school on the 'BikeBus'!
DESCRIPTION:A BikeBus is a group of people who cycle together on a set route on a set timetable. Many school communities are setting up BikeBuses\, making the school run safer\, healthy and more fun. \nA one hour online presentation plus Q&A with: \n\nHamish Belding; FRideDays Bike Bus Project Coordinator\nVicky Walter; May Park Bike Bus\, Bristol\nLoz Hennessy; Green Schools Project\, Bristol\nHazel Peacock; Oatlands Bike Bus\, Harrogate\n\nCould your school community start York’s first BikeBus? \nSuitable for all ages\, but aimed towards adults/parents with children. \nThis event is online. Booking is required and can be done here. The link for the Zoom sign-in for the event will be emailed out on October 1st.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/travel-to-school-on-the-bikebus/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T114000
DTSTAMP:20260411T001903
CREATED:20250825T124309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T224423Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Environmental Education: Case Studies & Personalized Curriculum Support
DESCRIPTION:This event introduces environmental education at the upper secondary level\, showcasing award-winning programs recognized by UNESCO as case studies. It also offers free advisory support for university students and educators interested in developing their own environmental curricula. Ideal for educators passionate about sustainability\, the event provides first-hand insights into leading practices and the chance to receive personalized guidance in curriculum design. \nSuitable for ages 16+. \nThis event will be online only. Please use the following details to join: \n\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/77006444948?pwd=yAzArtqL4tQifdxAMIZbLKsJejNXAp.1\nMeeting ID: 770 0644 4948\nPassword: 6Mg7Y5
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/environmental-education-case-studies-curriculum-support/
CATEGORIES:Learning
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/environmental-education-case-studies-curriculum-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T001903
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SUMMARY:Is environmentally sustainable AI possible? Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:AI is going to change the world. But can it protect the planet? \nThe climate crisis feels more urgent than ever. But with companies racing to develop faster\, better\, and more powerful AI across the globe\, the demand on our planet’s resources is only getting stronger. Is environmentally sustainable AI possible? \nWe’re bringing together York researchers\, alumni and friends across the sector to answer this very question. \nNo minimum age restriction.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/sustainable-ai-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Sustainable Living
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/sustainable-ai-panel-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250929T210000
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SUMMARY:The Life Sized City - Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Life Sized City is a documentary series shaped and presented by charismatic Danish urbanist Mikael Colville-Andersen\, which examines one city a time what it is that makes big places liveable; what makes them life sized? The first in a monthly series\, we’ll meet using Zoom and will screen the episode looking at Barcelona\, for an hour’s watching and comment\, and then an hour’s discussion about what we’ve seen and how we might use it to shape the future York into a place which works for us. \nBooking is required for this event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1670670894619?aff=oddtdtcreator \nNo minimum age requirement.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-life-sized-city-screening/
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T200000
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SUMMARY:Climate and Nature Hubs for York?
DESCRIPTION:Be part of an exciting new venture! Come along to this interactive workshop on-line and help shape proposals for a network of York Climate & Nature Hubs. \nCome and give us your views on whether York should have a network of neighbourhood groups & physical spaces to support community action impacting climate and nature. Your views will be included in a major funding bid to the National Lottery. \nBook here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-climate-nature-hubs-tickets-976128595907 \nZoom Link for tonight: \nZoom link: https://tinyurl.com/556xjhbd \nZoom Meeting ID: 950 9443 0329 \nPasscode: 084961
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/climate-and-nature-hubs-for-york/
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/climate-and-nature-hubs-for-york/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241007T200000
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Local Energy
DESCRIPTION:Does circa 50% decarbonisation\, a massive boost to energy security\, significant cost savings and freeing up capacity on a ‘not fit for purpose’ national electricity grid sound too good to be true? \nIs geothermal energy a realistic and safe proposition? \nClean affordable and renewable home-produced energy when ‘the wind don’t blow and the sun don’t shine’ – pipedream or reality?  \nThis talk on Zoom will explore how repurposing a former fracking well could lead to cheaper\, home-grown\, clean\, renewable energy for Pickering\, York\, and everywhere else. \nIt will last for around 40 minutes\, with Mike Potter from Ryedale Environment Group\, followed by 20 mins of questions. A talk for anyone who will be impacted by climate change i.e. everyone. \nRegister to join via this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-2pqz0qGN22Nctt-34w4jCiJukcvmUf
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/geothermal-local-energy/
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/geothermal-local-energy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240930T200000
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SUMMARY:Slowing the Flow with help from Beavers
DESCRIPTION:A talk on Zoom with Mike Potter from Ryedale Environment Group. \nYork floods frequently from five fast-flowing catchments combined. Why and how can Slowing the Flow reduce flood risk\, and how can it improve water quality and biodiversity in a cost-effective manner? \nBetter still\, Mike will explain how the reintroduction of beavers will effectively do it for us. \nThis talk will last for around 40 minutes\, followed by 20 mins of questions. \nReserve your place online via this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-uprjIiEtQWn2JJlhBgucK18nrhc7xP
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-with-beavers/
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-with-beavers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240930T190000
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CREATED:20240830T192545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T215420Z
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SUMMARY:Warheads to Windmills (Book Talk)
DESCRIPTION:To survive the climate crisis\, we need money\, brainpower and infrastructure for the most effective climate solutions. Those resources are currently being squandered by the nuclear weapons industry. This book is a tool kit for campaigners on both issues to work together on treaties\, divestment\, boycotts\, lobbying\, legislation\, education\, conversion and more. \nThis talk will be followed by a Q&A with Timmon Wallis. \nFree booking required at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-ygqDgoGNaX9QqBL352PHc92yLUgXpr
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/warheads-to-windmills-book-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T194500
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SUMMARY:Global Justice York - Towards a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
DESCRIPTION:In this online talk we will give an introduction to proposals for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty that will stop the expansion of coal\, oil and gas production\, bring about a fair phase-out of fossil fuel production and ensure a just transition away from fossil fuels. \nWe will also cover the proposed treaty’s prospects for success\, and what you can do to support this vital treaty. \nSpeaker: Kit Bennett \n  \nZoom link (no need to book):  Link
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/fossil-fuel-non-proliferation-treaty/
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LOCATION:https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/7506331842
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T203000
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SUMMARY:Divestment - How to stop our pensions funding climate catastrophe
DESCRIPTION:York City Unison will host this panel meeting that will hear from trade unionists and campaigners active in the movement to divest our pensions away from fossil fuel companies and those that finance them. Please come and join the discussion. \nTo book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/divestment-how-to-stop-our-pensions-funding-climate-catastrophe-tickets-952519179507 \n  \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/divestment-stop-pensions-funding-climate-catastrophe/
LOCATION:West Offices\, West Offices\, Station Rise\, York\, YO1 6GA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230922T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230922T193000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Planet Southbank
DESCRIPTION:If you run your own local group\, or want to start one up\, discover how one group of York residents set up Planet South Bank to raise local awareness of sustainability issues through community activities & projects. \n\n\n\nNow in our 12th year\, new & founding members reflect on how we run ourselves\, why we’re still an unincorporated association\, how we make decisions\, & how we publicly communicate to connect with the local community. Plus Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of-planet-south-bank-tickets-708762707337
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/story-of-planet-south-bank/
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Learning,Sustainable Living
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