The Resilience Project

Over the past few weeks, dozens of our programme participants all over the world have been holding beautiful spaces for their communities to talk openly about their Climate Emotions: we call this movement "People, Planet, Picnic". These spaces have allowed 154 people to learn to navigate their emotions about climate change. (after all, we don't act on what we don't talk about). Here are some photos from just four of these remarkable events held in India, Kenya, the Netherlands, and the UK. This is radical, courageous vulnerability. This is showing up to our current polycrises as humans. This is doing the work. This is what activation looks like. #PeoplePlanetPicnic #changemaker #climateanxiety #resilience 

We are thrilled to welcome Roberta Hollis as our new Marketing and Communications Lead. Roberta brings a wealth of experience in leading communications strategies for Climate NGOs and the public sector. Please join us in welcoming Roberta to the team! #NewTeamMember #Finance #SocialImpact #Sustainability #Collaboration

Today we’re showing appreciation for a part of our ecosystems that often gets overlooked 🌍 Soil is home to over 50% of the planet's biodiversity and supports 95% of the food we eat. It also plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon. However, soil health is under threat, with erosion potentially reducing crop yields by up to 10% by 2050. Soil also provides another great example of how planetary health and mental health are connected. Evidence shows that spending time with soil is also fantastic for our mental health and wellbeing. Some studies suggest that direct skin contact with the incredibly diverse range of microbes in the soil directly impacts our microbiome, which itself is inextricably linked with our mental functions. Others even stress that microbes have been found to have similar effects to antidepressants, and can help to relieve stress. It’s a big part of the reason why people love gardening! Take this World Soil Day as an invitation to get off your laptop, get outside, and get your hands in the dirt. Repot a plant. Touch grass. Practice gratitude for soil, and the many amazing benefits the ground beneath us brings to our life. On World Soil Day, consider this your invitation to recognise the importance of healthy soil for both our planet and our personal health. 🌱 🔗 Read our full article on World Soil Day to find out more about the importance of soil for mental and planetary health. https://lnkd.in/e_9x7kqf #WorldSoilDay #SoilHealth #Sustainability #ClimateAction #MentalHealth

That's a wrap on 2024! 🎬 and what a year it's been 😀 🌱10 brand new Resilience Circles formed 🌱120 youth climate changemakers join our community internationally 🌱160 hours of mentoring provided 🌱1300 engaged through workshops 🌱 16K engaged through speaking opportunities Bring on 2025! Partners: LUSH Force of Nature Earth Minutes Inner Development Goals Climate Psychology Alliance #2024wrapped #Impact #ClimateAnxiety #MentalHealth

"There have been moments when I’ve wanted to give up, both my career and lifestyle choices." We know that working in sustainability can be hard, lonely and challenging. So does Suzanne Whitby, an amazing TRP intergenerational mentor. We are grateful to Suzanne for her guest blog, detailing the pitfalls - and ladders - of working in the change-making sphere. Suzanne is a communication specialist, futures thinker, and sustainability catalyst. 🔮🌱 She offers over 20 years of international experience in communication in (almost) all its forms, and since 2012, she has been aligning her work with her vision of co-creating hopeful, sustainable futures. 🌟🌎 This week we share snippets from her guest blog. "While change-making focuses on the big picture, much of life is about small, immediate acts of care." Read our conversation with Suzanne here! https://lnkd.in/erYYDxfR #suzannewhitby #letsgettalking #intergenerational #mentoring #changemaking

COP has been widely criticised for underrepresenting the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis. Funding, visa, and participation barriers can make it difficult (and extraordinarily stressful) for young MAPA voices to meaningfully engage in the process. Today we're highlighting the voices of African women making waves 🌊 in climate by spotlighting four changemakers in our community. 🌍 Read through to see the experience and advice of Dorcas Mugo (Kenya), Shamim Wasii Nyanda (Tanzania), Ayomide Olude (Nigeria), and Hannah Mathenge (Kenya) on how they've best navigated international summits. #ClimateAction #COP29 #Changemakers #YouthInclusion

To mark the first day of COP29, we are launching a new initiative. We are so excited to invite you to People, Planet, Picnic. The climate crisis can often feel overwhelming, and that very sense of overwhelm is often what stops people from taking action. At The Resilience Project, we believe in approaching these vital conversations with depth, seriousness and also lightness, joy, and a sense of community. That’s where The People, Planet, Picnic (or “PPPicnic”) comes in. This is TRP's fresh take on the 'Climate Cafe' model, designed to foster connection, support, and meaningful discussions—while enjoying great food in a relaxed setting. It’s all about decompression, community-building, and exploring how we can navigate the climate and nature crises together. Who will host them? Our amazing international community is comprised of individuals currently taking part in our Online Resilience Circles. They're now sharing the love by hosting and building their own spaces for people like you. Curious about joining a Resilience Circle? Be sure to ask your PPP hosts about their experience. Who's invited? Age 18-30 and based in these locations? Join us for a People, Planet, Picnic near you! You don't need to be taking action or an 'activist'. All you need is care for a just and fair future, and a desire to meet like-minded people. 🔗 More information and register here: https://lnkd.in/eUMKm8W2 #ClimateAction #CommunityBuilding #Sustainability #Resilience #PeoplePlanetPicnic #PositiveChange #ClimateCrisis #PPPicnic

It's been a few weeks now since New York Climate Week, and it feels like we've finally caught our breath! International change-making events can be exhausting, especially for young climate changemakers who are so often undervalued, underpaid, under-fed, and overworked. That’s why this year we teamed up with the incredible LUSH and Force of Nature to create a new event at NYCW: Dinner & Decompression. Time carved out for young leaders to show up just as they are - energised or exhausted. Founder and CEO Katie's new blog, "Doing the Unthinkable at New York Climate Week: Pausing," talks about how the event was created, and highlights the need for connection, collaboration, and rest in a demanding climate landscape. With COP29 - the year's biggest changemaker event - now just around the corner, check out our reflections on creating a moment of pause at NYCW in full below. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/e5MNMkdT #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #Collaboration #MentalHealth #Sustainability

Huge congratulations to TRP Ambassador Zonne Groenberg, who this week facilitated a workshop on Climate Resilience at LCOY Germany — the largest youth climate conference in the world. Check out her top tips on building resilience here.

We are thrilled to welcome Meiyun Seleyi as our new Finance and Funding Lead. Meiyun brings a wealth of experience in climate and social impact sectors, having worked in partnerships, investor relations, and program management. Please join us in welcoming Meiyun to the team! #NewTeamMember #Finance #SocialImpact #Sustainability #Collaboration