Eco-anxiety - what is it?
A lesson plan for 10 to 16-year-olds that introduces eco-anxiety, exploring how it may affect people and encouraging discussion of practical ways to respond to climate-related worries.
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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About this resource
This lesson from the British Red Cross helps education staff introduce eco-anxiety in a balanced and supportive way. It uses a fictional character to show how eco-anxiety might feel and how it could affect daily life.
It encourages constructive reflection on how students can respond to these feelings, with a focus on self-kindness and practical strategies for managing worries.
This lesson is part of a short series on eco-anxiety within the Weather Together toolkit and is the first in the sequence.
Please note: the link takes you to the full Weather Together resources page on the British Red Cross website. You will need to scroll down to find this eco-anxiety lesson.
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This resource is designed for:
- education staff working with pupils aged 10 to 16.
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