Climate Cafes (NH Healthy Climate)

Program & Host Organization

Climate Cafes are offered by NH Healthy Climate, a not-for-profit organization focused on community engagement and climate-related wellbeing. The program creates open spaces for people to share experiences, concerns, and questions about climate change in supportive, dialogue-based settings.

Location & Scope

The initiative operates across the United States, with sessions held in New Hampshire and other participating regions. Climate Cafes take place in community spaces, both indoors and outdoors, depending on location and season.

Who It Serves

The Cafes serve members of the general public, including adults and young adults seeking opportunities to connect with others about climate issues. Participation varies by region, and individuals may attend sessions once or more depending on availability and interest.

Climate & Mental Health Focus

The program addresses eco-anxiety and emotional coping by providing facilitated conversations that normalize climate-related feelings. It supports psychological resilience and builds community connections in areas experiencing growing climate concerns.

Activities & Format

Each Climate Cafe session lasts about 1.5 hours and includes facilitated group dialogue, reflective exercises, and group-building activities. Some gatherings incorporate creative expression, outdoor elements, or mindfulness components. Sessions are held in person at community venues and operate on an open-attendance model.

Inclusion & Accessibility

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Outcomes & Evidence

Climate Cafes aim to reduce isolation, increase emotional resilience, and help participants feel more capable of engaging with climate issues. Evaluation and evidence information was not provided.

Guiding Principles

The initiative reflects principles of emotional processing, resilience building, social connection, climate justice, and collective responsibility. Conversations emphasize shared experience, mutual support, and community-oriented perspectives on climate action.

Resources & Sustainability

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Team & Partners

Climate Cafes are supported by NH Healthy Climate staff and collaborating community organizations, which help host sessions and coordinate facilitation. No additional partner details were provided.

Challenges & Context

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