Policy Brief: From Climate Anxiety to Climate Resilience and Regeneration in Education
This Policy Brief highlights the critical need for a transformative approach to climate education that not only informs but also empowers learners and educators to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis. Current climate education often overwhelms with complex scientific facts while neglecting emotional resilience and actionable solutions. This has left many young people feeling anxious, disempowered, and unprepared to tackle both the immediate and long-term impacts of climate change.
The brief emphasizes the importance of fostering inner development, collective resilience, and societal transformation through innovative pedagogical approaches. It calls for systemic change in how climate resilience is integrated into primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as in teacher training. By prioritizing educators‘ well-being and equipping them with the necessary tools and support systems, we can ensure a healthier, more engaged, and proactive response to the climate crisis.
Grounded in extensive research and consultations conducted under the Erasmus+ CLARITY project, this brief offers concrete recommendations for policymakers and educators to alleviate climate anxiety and build capacity for climate resilience and regeneration. Download this resource to discover actionable insights, best practices, and a vision for transformative education that nurtures creativity, connection, and hope among learners and educators alike.
You can download the resource here: CLARITY Policy Brief English