Humanity faces global challenges that threaten ourselves and our planet. Feeding a growing population and coping with the effects of climate change, whilst protecting biodiversity and the services it provides, requires innovation, cooperation between diverse stakeholders and a willingness to cross the boundaries between academic disciplines. The York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) is a pioneering interdisciplinary partnership spanning the social, physical and life sciences, focusing on three key research themes Sustainable Food, Resilient Ecosystems and Urban Living. YESI's mission is to deliver world-class interdisciplinary research on environmental sustainability for the research community, industry and policy makers. We harness the talents of world class researchers to generate the evidence for sustainable solutions to global challenges. Our impacts reach across local, regional and global scales. We have an extensive network, connecting and supporting a variety of end users. This includes businesses, charities, government bodies, research institutes, universities, funding bodies and NGOs. Visit our website to find out more: www.york.ac.uk/yesi/