The Art For Climate Toolkit was created by Dalhousie students with the mentorship of YCL staff to help people better understand how art is beneficial in creating social change — a necessary act to address the climate crisis.
All in Reflect
Environmental Literacy Conversation Cards
Sometimes the only way to learn about someone’s perspective on climate change or environmental issues, is to not talk directly about them. Use this virtual card deck to find Common Ground with others by centering both of your lived experiences and to try to better meet people where they are at in climate conversations. Available in English et en français.
Envisioning Futures Conversation Cards
Climate conversations are often daunting, full of jargon, and constrained by what is "practical." Envisioning Futures pulls threads from "design fiction" approaches, prompting users to explore possible just, climate-resilient futures, and discuss how we might collectively achieve them. Available in English and en français.
Creativity for the Climate
We worked with our summer 2020 artist-in-residence, Savanna Harvey, to guide users in testing how performance art can brighten reflections on our climate futures.