Connecting climate Minds, Imperial College London, Force of Nature & Sustyvibes, 2024

Author(s): Sacha Wright, Hope Lekwa, Jennifer Uchendu, Svetlana Chigozie Onye-Sanya, Ayomide Olude & Molly Ogbodum

This document outlines a research and action agenda for the mental health of young people in the
context of climate change. It explores the unique and shared aspects of the impact on the mental health
and wellbeing of young people in different parts of the world, and identifies key risks, barriers and
opportunities for intervention and resilience-building. Building on themes proposed by the research team
from their own experience working with young people in the climate and mental health spaces, the
agenda incorporates lived experiences of young people, as captured via a global virtual youth dialogue
facilitated by young people and two pop-up in-person sessions hosted in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Bangalore, India.