Section outline

◄12. Migration, Displacement & Urbanization
►14. Local, Indigenous & Traditional Knowledge

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    Climate change, related weather events and environmental impacts affect directly and indirectly the physical and psychological well-being of individuals and communities. Increasing awareness and evidence is arising on the mental health consequences of climate change in LMICs, and a significant proportion of people in society who are experiencing a harmful level of anxiety associated with global warming, extreme weather events, rising sea levels, wildfires, etc.

    Climate communication strives to translate climate science into climate action by unpacking the relationship of climate and environmental disruption, human behavior and psychological responses to the environmental changes around us.   

    Learning objectives:

    • Learners will be able to illustrate the relationship between climate and environmental disruption, human behavior and psychological responses to the climate crisis.

    • Learners will be able to guide a discussion on the planetary health crisis.

◄12. Migration, Displacement & Urbanization
►14. Local, Indigenous & Traditional Knowledge