Welcome to the Europe and Northern America regional community of practice
This is a connected, supported and engaged space that brings together the latest Connecting Climate Minds project outputs, events, news, resources and people working in climate change and mental health in the region.
Why Join Our Regional Community?
- Stay up to date with the latest climate change and mental health resources in Central and Southern Asia.
- Connect with other people across disciplines, sectors and countries interested in changing the landscape of climate change and mental health research and policy.
- Find opportunities to get involved: whether you are a researcher, policymaker, health professional, teacher, community organiser - your skills and expertise are needed.
Agendas
Europe and Northern America Regional Agenda
Regional priorities for Europe and Northern America
This regional agenda outlines priorities for research and action to address the mental health impacts of climate change in Europe and Northern America Regional Agenda.
Europe and Northern America Regional Agenda - Summary
Executive summary
An executive summary of the Europe and Northern America Regional Agenda, highlighting key priorities, recommendations, and action steps.
Case Studies
PERSIST: Climate School Educational Intervention on Youth Climate Emotions
Italy is considered a hotspot for climate change in Europe and is affected by numerous extreme weather events and severe and frequent heat waves, registering an excess mortality of 18,000 deaths in 2022 due to high temperatures (Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, 2023). Italian you
Intervention North Carolina Healthy & Resilient Communities Initiative (NC HRCI)
The North Carolina Healthy and Resilient Communities Initiative (NC HRCI) supports state-wide, local multi-sector coalitions in North Carolina who are working to address adversity and trauma at multiple levels (individual, organizational, and community) and who are working to build resilient and hea
Stichting Klimaat Psychologie: For sustainable insights and green behavioral change
\"The Netherlands\" means \"The Low Lands.\" Much of our country is already below sea level. We are a river delta and without the protection of dykes and dunes, 2⁄3 of our country would be flooded. As such, water is our livelihood and our vulnerability, necessitating keen monitoring and adaptation to p
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Community Voices
Hear directly from community members about their experiences
Hilde's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Germany
A lived experience video: Hilde's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Germany
Charles' Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Pennsylvania, USA
A lived experience video: Charles' Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Pennsylvania, USA
Dr. Adrienne's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - California, USA
A lived experience video: Dr. Adrienne's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - California, USA
Our Team
Dr. Britt Wray
Researcher
Dr. Kyle Hill
Researcher
Dr. Philippa Clery
Researcher