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How to talk to children about the climate crisis

Here are Kids’ climate top tips for how you can become better at meeting young people’s questions, feelings and commitment to the climate.

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Publication date
7 December 2022
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Our kids’ climate
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The climate crisis is already affecting children and young people, both physically, developmentally and emotionally. Climate-related anxiety, worry and lack of hope for the future are growing problems that affect young people’s mental health. A recent Swedish survey showed that six out of ten young people between the ages of 12 and 18 are worried about the climate – and only half of respondents felt hopeful that we will solve the climate crisis. Likewise, a recent UK survey with 2,000 children showed that nearly three quarters (73%) said they are worried about the state of the planet right now, and 17% reported having their sleeping and eating habits affected by their concerns.

Our kids’ climate has developed two guides on how to talk to children about the climate crisis: one for adults and parents and one for teachers, educators and school leaders. All these stakeholders can play a key role in helping children and young people deal with knowledge about the climate crisis and ensuring climate education is a priority. Here are Kids’ climate top tips for how you can become better at meeting young people’s questions, feelings and commitment to the climate.

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How to talk to children about the climate crisis

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17 NOVEMBER 2023
Talk to children about the climate crisis - a guide for parents and other adults
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17 NOVEMBER 2023
Talk to children about the climate crisis - a guide for teachers, educators and school leaders
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