OK, this wasn’t what this video was originally supposed to be about. But in researching and preparing for this month’s video, it’s clear that we need to chat about this.

A global survey in 2021 found that nearly 60% of people aged 16-25 said that they felt "very" or "extremely" worried about climate change. While three quarters of young people think the future is frightening with 56% believing ‘humanity is doomed’. And almost 40% of young people are hesitant to have children.

Today we’re going to be diving into an issue that is becoming more common among young people: Eco-anxiety.

Don’t forget to share what you’re doing to reduce Eco-anxiety in your school.

Simon Geddes
School Building Officer