Purpose: To share diverse perspectives in agricultural research, community, industry, and international development on mental health and the difficult emotions associated with climate change and climate-related events.

Speakers and activities: Short talks and demonstrations by researchers and industry professionals working on issues of mental health and climate change:

• Dr Karen Paiva Henrique (UWA) - Locating loss from climate change in everyday places

• Elise Haddleton (UWA) - Community resourcefulness as a response to climate-related loss

• Daisy Goodwin (Sustainable. Simply) – Tackling waste and eco-anxiety (including zero waste activity)

The workshop will also include participatory sessions for sharing emotional experiences, mental health care strategies, and how to get involved in climate activism and initiatives.

Free event.
Who can attend? Early-career researchers and industry professionals involved (or interested in) agriculture for international development.