Making sense of the climate emergency
Creative activities for ages 8-14 that explore feelings about climate change and inspire hope through community action.
Last reviewed: 06 November 2025
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About this resource
Developed by Oxfam, this resource helps children and young people build understanding of what climate change is and how it affects people and communities.
Drawing on real-life stories and examples of collective action, it helps learners connect climate change to their own lives and values. It supports open discussion and empowers young people to turn concern into hope and positive action.
This cross-curricular resource is particularly relevant to PSHE (Health and Wellbeing) and Geography (Social Studies).
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education staff working with students aged 8-14.
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