diff --git a/.github/actions/install-python-and-package/action.yml b/.github/actions/install-python-and-package/action.yml
index 48760590..9f725336 100644
--- a/.github/actions/install-python-and-package/action.yml
+++ b/.github/actions/install-python-and-package/action.yml
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ runs:
         channels: conda-forge
         python-version: ${{ inputs.python-version }}
         activate-environment: deeprank2
+        environment-file: env/deeprank2.yml
         use-mamba: true
 
     - run: |