What are Climate Cafés?

Climate Cafés are part of a growing global movement creating safe, community-centred spaces where people can talk openly about the climate crisis. Led by the Climate Psychology Alliance and youth movement, Force of Nature, they recognise that many children and young people are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and thinking about what the future holds. Through creativity, conversation and connection, these sessions help transform feelings of worry into hope, confidence and collective action.

Each workshop is inspired by one of the exhibition’s core themes – Memory, Belonging and Connection – using hands-on creative activities to spark conversation, share stories and imagine hopeful futures. No previous knowledge of climate change or artistic experience is needed; just bring your curiosity.

These free workshops are a great way for young people to get creative during the summer holidays, meet others, explore the themes of Echoes of Us, and discover that they are not alone in their thoughts and feelings about the future. Together, we’ll create space for imagination, conversation and practical hope.

Weekly sessions

Memory

Thursday 13 August, 2-4pm
Reflect on the people, places and stories that have shaped you before using collage to imagine the future you want to help create.

Belonging

Thursday 20 August, 2-4pm
Explore questions of identity, home and community through poetry and creative writing, write your letter to the earth and find words for the feelings and experiences that connect us and the planet.

Connection

Thursday 27 August, 2-4pm
Reconnect with the natural world through hands-on nature crafts, reflecting on how our relationships with each other and the environment can inspire hope, resilience and collective action.