Eco-anxiety and a Desire for Hope: A Discussion on Climate Change and Education
Description
In this workshop, we will draw upon a recent collaborative project that explores eco-anxiety and the impacts of climate change in environmental education. The project involved 11 experienced environmental educators who reflected on the emotional and affective aspects of climate change in their specific contexts. Six insights were derived from the educators' reflections, providing a heuristic for navigating the challenges of climate change.
Session Outline
This workshop will introduce the catalysts for the project before sharing and discussing some of the individual reflections. Following this, we discuss the insights from this project with the attendees, identifying which elements resonate with the educators in the audience. Overall, this workshop will be interactive, involving discussion and reflection on the topics of climate change education and eco-anxiety.
Robyn Fox
she/her
Outdoor Environmental Education Lecturer
Robyn Fox is a lecturer in Outdoor Environmental Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia and a grandma to four beautiful grandkids. Her research examines the impacts and opportunities of climate change on outdoor environmental education, as well as the role of field naturalist journals in fostering ecological literacy in outdoor environmental studies. She has a passion for the river, mountain and coastal environments of south-eastern Australia and enjoys teaching and spending time in these places.