News and comment
Discover the latest news, projects and commentary from the Kirklees Climate Commission.
- People’s Emergency Briefing film screenings
The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future. People’s Emergency Briefing is a new film from the National Emergency Briefing. It sets out the risks facing the nation – and the credible, positive responses… - Work continues after the local elections
Whatever happens in local politics, the climate crisis continues to be a very real challenge for every community. The vast majority of people in the UK and around the world accept the overwhelming evidence for climate change caused by human activity, and support action to reduce its risks and costs. The independent Kirklees Climate Commission… - Community power – affordable energy for all?
The government recently released its ambitious Local Power Plan, backed by up to £1 billion new funding, to help support locally-owned clean energy generation projects on community buildings. Tom Taylor of the Kirklees Climate Commission explains how community energy projects can help people and businesses to reduce costs and build resilience. The energy business is a complex one. Electric power is generated,… - Understanding emissions across Kirklees
Kirklees Climate Commission has created a new working group to better understand the sources of greenhouse gas emissions across the district. The group is led by Richard Clifton, who joined the Commission in early 2025 and brings extensive industrial experience in carbon monitoring and emissions reduction. He is now working with other Commissioners with relevant… - New Commissioners wanted
Could you help drive climate action across the Kirklees district? The Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) is an independent advocate driving fair, innovative and effective climate change action within the Kirklees district. It provides advice and services to help the district adapt to a rapidly changing climate while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with national… - Commission to help Uniform Exchange measure green impact
The Kirklees Climate Commission will help Huddersfield-based Uniform Exchange assess the environmental benefits of its work to share unwanted school clothing with families across the district. Uniform Exchange founder Kate France discussed the charity’s work at the Commission’s October meeting, held at the University of Huddersfield. Established in 2011, Uniform Exchange now works with all 182 schools… - New commissioners join Kirklees Climate Commission
Seven new specialists have joined the Kirklees Climate Commission to help drive climate action across the district. The Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) is an independent advocate driving fair, innovative and effective climate change action within the Kirklees district. It provides advice and services to help the district adapt to a rapidly changing climate while reducing… - University of Huddersfield joins forces with Kirklees Climate Commission
The University of Huddersfield is joining forces with Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) in the region’s fight against climate change and will develop initiatives enabling people and organisations in Kirklees to work towards net zero carbon emissions and greater climate resilience so that it can be a happier, healthier, more prosperous, and inclusive place. The University’s…