Eco-anxiety in children refers to the fear and worry they experience about the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. This anxiety can manifest in various ways, including stress, helplessness, and sadness. Teachers play a crucial role in addressing eco-anxiety by providing accurate information, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and encouraging positive actions. The following resources can help you integrate environmental education and promote active hope, empowering children in your care to feel more in control and optimistic about their ability to make a difference.
General advice and helpful links: Eco-anxiety – Zone
Power of 10 – a community for young people who care about our earth. Jam-packed with ideas, activities, guides and resources to help take planet-positive action.
Climate Confident – Eco Schools -how to cover climate change and sustainability in your school (includes a section on eco-anxiety)
Force of Nature – The Force of Nature Community empowers individuals, aged 16-35, to challenge the status quo, drive climate justice and feel less alone in the face of the climate crisis.
ThoughtBox – A community of educators working to embed Triple WellBeing at the heart of learning. (Devon based not for profit community Interest Company)
Planet & People – Devon-based Community Interest Company which empowers people to create a better future for planet and people.
Cool.org offer a course on eco-anxiety as part of their subscription Students, Schools and Eco-Anxiety: Teaching and Learning for Eco-Optimism | Cool.org.
Disclaimer: Please note that we have not viewed all the resources provided by the organisations listed on this page and including them is not an endorsement of their work.