At ASCL we speak on behalf of members and act on behalf of children and young people. Many children in our schools and colleges are aware of the climate emergency we are living through with the need to make urgent changes now before the damage is irreversible for the planet.
I was recently at a sustainability and climate change event where this quote was displayed from Austin, Year 5: “There are 8 billion people and if we work together, we can all have a positive impact. Nothing should be unsustainable if we want to protect our future”. Absolutely right, Austin!
We know some children are experiencing eco-anxiety, defined by the American Psychological Association as “a chronic fear of environmental doom”. It can feel a bit like this for adults too, however, we can convert fear into action, and that action gives us hope for a better planet.
We are all called to act and make changes, but it can feel a bit overwhelming.
Some key questions come to mind:
- Where do I start?
- What skills do I need?
- How do I find the time to do more?
- What if I am I not doing enough?
