The emotions around climate change felt by young people include not only fear and anxiety, but also hope, optimism, and care. Bénédicte Mouton from the Université Libre de Bruxelles prefers to call it climate sensitivity.
In her latest study, Eco-Emois, she surveyed hundreds of young people in French-speaking Belgium about climate anxiety and the associated emotions, actions, and effects on their life. She shares her findings and interpretations with us on this episode of EYES on Climate.
We also spoke about the solutions – how can adults help young people navigate the array of emotions associated with climate change?
Host: Amina McCauley, News Decoder