Are you ready to explore your relationship with the environment and climate change? Want to engage in meaningful conversations about climate emotions? Or perhaps you’re a young leader looking to drive positive environmental change. Whatever your motivation, we’ve got a workshop for you at Break The Divide (BTD).
Our Workshops
1. Introduction to Climate Emotions & Facilitating Climate Emotions Circles
This workshop is designed for participants of all ages, from Grade 8 students to seniors, and from diverse professional backgrounds. It offers a deep dive into understanding climate emotions, building community resilience, and empowering participants to take tangible steps toward climate action.
Key Features
- Format: Online or In-Person
- Duration: 45 – 90 minutes (could be altered depending on request)
- Interactive discussions and engaging activities
- Explore the Break The Divide model of apathy to empathy to action
- Delve into Break The Divide’s Climate Emotion Circles model
Details
Our immersive workshop, “Connecting Communities: The Break The Divide Approach to Climate Emotions,” offers a deep dive into understanding climate emotions, building community resilience, and empowering participants to take tangible steps toward climate action. This workshop guides participants through a journey to grasp the concept of environmental identity – a sense of connection to the natural environment based on history, emotional attachment, and similarity that affects the way we perceive and act towards the world. Through personal experiences with the environment and climate change globally and within Canada, attendees gain insights into their relationship with these issues.
The workshop also introduces Break The Divide and its mission to support youth in navigating climate emotions and initiating community-based climate action. Through a blend of discussions and engaging activities, participants explore the Break The Divide model of apathy to empathy to action. They gain an understanding of how this model fosters connection and confidence in discussing climate-related concerns.
Participants also delve into Break The Divide’s Climate Emotion Circles model, reflecting on their connections and experiences with the environment across identity, community, climate, and emotions. By the end of the session, attendees emerge feeling more connected with one another and equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage in meaningful conversations about climate emotions in their own communities. Ultimately, they are empowered to drive positive change within their communities.
2. Empowering Youth Leaders: Break The Divide’s Youth Climate Action Workshop
This workshop is specifically designed for Canadian youth aged 16 to 25, particularly high school and college students. It emphasizes the importance of youth leadership in the climate mitigation movement, explores pathways to get involved, and provides practical strategies for initiating climate action projects, along with real-world examples.
Key Features
- Format: Online or In Person
- Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
- Learn about the importance of youth involvement in driving sustainable change
- Practical strategies for starting your own climate projects
- Interactive sessions and real-world examples
Details
Our dynamic workshop, “Empowering Youth Leaders: Break The Divide’s Youth Climate Action Workshop,” is specifically designed for youth, emphasizing the critical role young leaders play in the climate mitigation movement. Participants will learn about the importance of youth involvement in driving sustainable change, with inspiring examples and success stories highlighting the impact of dedicated young environmental advocates.
The workshop delves into various ways participants can engage in climate action, from joining local and global initiatives to leveraging social media for awareness and mobilization. Attendees will receive practical strategies for starting their own climate projects, including guidance on project planning, community engagement, and resource mobilization. Interactive sessions and real-world examples will help participants understand how to identify and address specific environmental issues, develop clear objectives, and create impactful action plans.
By the end of the session, participants will feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead climate action initiatives. They will emerge with a strong sense of community, ready to drive positive environmental change and inspire others to join the movement. Break The Divide is committed to supporting youth from awareness to action, fostering a new generation of climate leaders prepared to tackle the challenges of our changing world.
If you want us to talk about any other topics that interest you based on our work, please reach out and we can accommodate!
Why Choose Our Workshops?
We’re not just any non-profit organization. We’re a youth-led non-profit, representing young climate leaders. We are experts in climate mental health and global advocates for climate emotions and action. With 7+ years of non-profit experience in climate, our intersectional speakers bring diverse perspectives and engaging stories to inspire and motivate climate action.
Testimonials
“This was so insightful. It was everything that I hoped for at the conference and more. This is what I want to do with my life.”
“Loved! The workshop was perfectly structured and paced. Never felt stale and plenty of time for meaningful discussion.”
“I liked the balance of questions and lecturing at the beginning, and then the chance for small group conversation.”
“It was a fun session, getting to learn is such a big privilege and I appreciate the people who came out here to present it.”
“This session was incredibly engaging and helped my students understand climate anxiety and their role in taking action extremely well. Work like this makes my job as a teacher easier”
Past Workshops
Interested? Take a look at some of our past workshops!