How can self-care support climate action?

The path to climate action starts with our mindset. In her TED Talk, researcher Clover Hogan explains why challenging the stories that make us feel powerless can help us to take the first step to protect the planet for generations to come. To listen to her talk, click here.

The impact of climate change affects people and the planet in multiple ways. For many across the world, it can cause great harm to mental and emotional health. In some areas, it can significantly threaten a community's livelihoods, for example, through increased hunger.

In the UK, Climate Emergence is holding an event to consider the interplay between self-care and the climate emergency. It is a free online event taking place on Monday the 12th of July from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (UK time). You can register here.

We have just had a strategy renewal process with The Commitment, incubated by Caplor Horizons. In our discussions, we reviewed the current elements of the strategy, and defined a new vision, "a world with a safer climate and recovering nature" and purpose "giving politicians a powerful reason to act on the climate and the natural world". We look forward to sharing more soon!

Change maker of the week:

Quote of the week: “Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.” – Parker Palmer