Planet Pulse
Planet Pulse: Youth Rising Above Climate Anxiety
Project Lifetime: 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2026
PULSE tackles an urgent issue: youth climate anxiety. Climate or eco-anxiety isn’t merely a passing sentiment. The distress is palpable. Young people are particularly concerned about climate change. Fear for their future, anger at inaction, and helplessness in the face of overwhelming challenges can lead to serious psychological implications, such as anxiety, depression, and even feelings of grief.
Our objective is to confront youth climate anxiety, transforming climate-concerned young people into advocates who are equipped to create change in their communities. Through structured, youth-centric resources and platforms that address emotional well-being, PULSE is committed to turning apprehension into action, converting a generation anxious about their planet’s future into the leaders and decision-makers who will positively shape it.
We have three objectives:
- Research & Awareness: Dive deep into understanding the nuances of climate anxiety among European youth
- Education & Empowerment: Enable young people to actively participate in climate dialogues and decision-making. Through WP2 & 3, 50 youth organisations will inspire at least 500 young individuals, fostering leadership and climate advocacy.
- Connection & Engagement: Equip climate youth workers/educators with the understanding of youth’s value in climate dialogues.
Key initiatives include the Youth-Oriented Connect Portal and the Planet Pulse Virtual Learning Week. By the end of our project, we aim to have connected with over 100 youth and climate stakeholders across Europe, fostering long-term collaboration and understanding.
There are 6 European Partners working on this Project:
- Roscommon LEADER Partnership (Ireland)
- Momentum Marketing Services (Ireland)
- The Vision Works (Germany)
- European E-Learning Institute (Denmark)
- Climate Creativity (Norway)
- Zavod ID20 (Slovenia)
There is more information on our website: Home | Planet Pulse
