Exploring the impact of arts engagement on climate anxiety and to mobilise climate action in young people

This project included an arts workshop, interviews with arts organisations and young people and a focus group with an Arts focused youth working group Engaging in Climate related arts has a positive impact on young people’s self-efficacy, climate hope and mobilisation for climate action through providing a medium of expression, processing, and engagement. This research highlights the need for further research around the topics of arts engagement in supporting and mobilising people in the climate crisis, as well as research on ways to support young people with Climate anxiety