diff --git a/environment.yml b/environment.yml
index 1d0c956ac8a1..c45b406b5014 100644
--- a/environment.yml
+++ b/environment.yml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ channels:
   - conda-forge
 dependencies:
   - python=3.9 #need to pin to avoid issues with builds
-  - cython=0.29.30
+  - cython>=0.29.30
   - compilers
   - openblas
   - nomkl