Climate Conversations 7th September 2023

At our last two meetings, we talked about eco-guilt and shame and the related emotion of feeling inadequate in the face of the climate emergency. We feel inadequate when the actions we’re taking, or are able to take, seem so small and insignificant compared to the scale and urgency of the climate crisis. This feeling was something we related to easily and it’s something that affects our ability to take action. Feeling inadequate can lead to feelings of helplessness, powerlessness and eco-paralysis. This led to the topic for this week: What can one person do about climate change that is meaningful and effective? This is a huge question and not something we expect to resolve in just two hours! But we will be making a start on unpacking some of our existing beliefs and understandings around climate action and thinking about some different approaches.