Are you anxious about the impacts of climate change for yourself and for the planet?
You are not alone! More and more people report experiencing eco-anxiety nowadays. This phenomenon is especially prevalent among youth, Indigenous people and vulnerable communities, but it is a concern for everyone.
Eco-anxiety refers to a chronic state of worry and anxiety regarding the consequences of climate change on the lives of future generations and on the planet itself. This anxious state is experienced with a mix of frustration and despair. As a result, it can trigger depression or other significant psychological disorders.
Eco-anxiety can take multiple forms, from a focused source of worry (e.g. water, wildlife) to a broader existential anxiety about the future of humankind and the ways we value life and the Earth.
We want to hear what your experience of eco-anxiety is.
Tell us “What does eco-anxiety mean to me?” in a 3-minute video.
The competition is open until June 27, 2022 at midnight. Submissions will be evaluated by a bilingual jury. Prizes of a value up to $500 will be awarded for different categories (English/Français, Youth under 25/Students-Adults 25+).
To learn more about this competition and how to submit your video, consult the website of our partner and co-organizer for this project, the Research Group on Imagination, Storytelling and Spaces.
