Force of Nature

Program & Host Organization

Force of Nature is a not-for-profit organization that supports young people in developing agency, emotional resilience, and leadership in response to the climate crisis. The initiative works to create spaces where youth can understand climate issues, engage with their emotions, and build the confidence needed to take meaningful action.

Location & Scope

The organization operates internationally, with activities reaching participants in Australia, Europe, Africa, North America, and other regions. Its programs are delivered online and in community settings in partnership with schools, organizations, and youth networks.

Who It Serves

Force of Nature primarily serves young people, including youth and young adults seeking support in navigating climate anxiety and building capacity for climate engagement. It also partners with educators, community organizations, and intergenerational groups invested in youth climate leadership.

Climate & Mental Health Focus

The initiative addresses eco-anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the psychological impacts of climate change faced by young people. It emphasizes climate literacy, resilience building, climate justice, and collective empowerment, recognizing the emotional labour that climate engagement requires.

Activities & Format

Activities include facilitated group dialogues, workshops, reflective exercises, guest speaker events, advocacy-oriented sessions, and educational programming. Formats vary across online and in-person settings, though session length, frequency, and cohort structure were not specified.

Inclusion & Accessibility

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Outcomes & Evidence

The initiative aims to strengthen youth climate leadership, build emotional resilience, and foster community support. It seeks long-term improvements in climate engagement and wellbeing among youth. Evaluation processes and evidence sources were not detailed.

Guiding Principles

Force of Nature aligns with principles of climate literacy, emotional processing, resilience building, social connection, climate justice, and collective responsibility. Its programming integrates education with emotional support and emphasizes equitable, youth-centred climate action.

Resources & Sustainability

Details not provided.

Team & Partners

Activities are facilitated by Force of Nature staff, including partnerships personnel and program leaders. The organization collaborates with global youth networks and community partners, though specific partners were not listed.

Challenges & Context

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